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A round-up of the latest products and news stories from 91´«Ã½ this month

LATEST EBC PRODUCTS

BBK042 – Various Modern-Generation BMW Non-M cars

Six-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit for the front axles of a wide range of BMW saloons, coupes and SUVs, spanning from 2017 to the present day.

Specs:

Six-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit, Bluestuff pads, 355x32mm front floating discs

Product Codes:

BBK042RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-2

Vehicle Applications:

Various non-M, G-Series BMW 2/3/5-Series models, as well as equivalent X3/X4/Z4 models (please note: includes M240, M340 and M550D models)

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

BBK054 – Various Subaru Impreza/Forester/Legacy/Outback Models

Six-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit for the front axles of a wide range of Subaru saloon/estate models (relaunched application to now fit both 5×114.3 and 5×100 PCD fitments)

Specs:

Six-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit, Bluestuff pads, 355x32mm front floating discs

Product Codes:

BBK054RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-1Ìý

Vehicle Applications:

Various Subaru Impreza models (1993-2007), Legacy I, II, III, IV and V models, as well as Subaru Outback models (BRD/H6) (please note: includes WRX/STI variants)

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

LATEST EBC NEWS

91´«Ã½ Racing Celebrates 10 Years of Motorsport Success

The sub-division of braking giant 91´«Ã½ that specialises in high-performance road and track applications – 91´«Ã½ Racing – is celebrating its 10thÌýanniversary in 2025.

Conceived to cater for the ever-expanding track day and race car markets, the aim of 91´«Ã½ Racing at its launch in 2015 was to develop uncompromised braking products of the finest quality that offer unparalleled levels of performance.

In the 10 years that have followed, various iconic components were launched, including the mighty Apollo brake caliper/big brake kit and the acclaimed ranges of RPâ„¢ and SRâ„¢ motorsport brake pads.

It didn’t take long for these components to develop a fantastic reputation within track day and car racing scenes, with the products helping to provide countless victories and championship wins for competitive vehicles across the globe.

91´«Ã½ Racing also proudly sponsors multiple motorsport vehicles within various disciplines, as well as being the driving force behind the popular ‘Ultimate Fiesta Build’ charity project that launched in 2020.

To date, the 91´«Ã½ Racing range spans a wide range of vehicles, with over 1000 active part numbers in circulation. As with all 91´«Ã½ products, 91´«Ã½ Racing components are all proudly made in the UK (and in the firm’s Ohio plant when it comes to sintered pads).

91´«Ã½ Racing will be commemorating this milestone in various ways across 2025, with a limited-edition logo recently launched to kick start the celebrations. Stay tuned for more information as it is announced.

91´«Ã½ Staff Gear Up for Charity Karting Challenge

Two teams from 91´«Ã½â€™ Global Headquarters in Northampton, UK, are set to compete in this year’s RoKart go-karting championship in the nearby Teamworks Northampton Karting Centre – raising money for various local charities along the way.

Organised by Teamworks and the Rotary Club of Nene Valley, one of the 91´«Ã½ teamsÌýmanaged to win the event in 2024, so spirits are high in the EBC office for more impressive results this time around.

The first race for the EBC competitors takes place on 4thÌýMarch, with further heats continuing until the final on Tuesday, 8 April, should they succeed in their initial races.

Stay tuned for more updates and to hear how much has been raised for local causes…

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Dramatic Final Round for EBC Kart Racer at Kimbolton

Young kart racer, Marcus Hudson once again competed in the Super 4 British Championship for 2024.

EBC’s Green kart pads and BF005.1 silicone fluid is the brake setup of choice for Hudson and his fiery ABKC 250cc National kart.

The final race of 2024 took the roadshow to Cambridgeshire’s Hunts Kart Racing Club in Kimbolton, where he fought off technical issues across the weekend to finish his championship in a respectable 7thÌýposition.

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All-new six-piston big brake kit offers one giant leap forwards for the performance braking market

91´«Ã½ Racing’s Apollo Big Brake Kits represent the ultimate upgrade when it comes to improving stopping power.

Complete with stunning, British-engineered six-piston calipers and all the hardware you need to completely replace all equivalent components of the front axle of your vehicle’s stock braking system, these complete kits give a firmer and more responsive brake pedal feel and allow you to drive much longer without the onset of brake fade.

Apollo Big Brake Kits are also supplied with front braided brake lines and high-performance fluid, ensuring a brake upgrade that delivers maximum braking performance.

These kits are now available for non-‘M’ versions of the iconic BMW E36 and E46-generations of 3-Series, as well as the Z3 and first-generation Z4 sports cars.

Notes

– Dimensions: 355x32mm

– Part Numbers:

  • BBK047RED-1 (Racing Red)
  • BBK047BLU-1 (Storm Shadow Blue)
  • BBK047BLK-1 (Stealth Black)
  • BBK047YEL-1 (Luminous Yellow)

– Applications:

Suitable for the front axles of the following vehicles:

  • BMW 3-Series (E36 – ’92-’99) (318i, 318ic, 318is, 353ic, 323is, 325i, 325ic, 325is, 328i, 328ic, 328is)
  • BMW 3-Series (E46 – ’99-‘05) (323Ci, 323i, 325Ci, 325i, 325xi, 328Ci, 328i)
  • BMW Z3 (E36/7 and E36/8 – ’96-’02) (1.9. 2.3, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0)
  • BMW Z4 (E85 and E86 – ’03-’08) (2.5i M54, 3.0i M54, 3.9i N52, 3.0si N52)

For a complete list of vehicle applications, .

Apollo-Series 6-Piston Calipers

  • EBC’s lightweight-yet-strong aluminium 6-piston brake caliper
  • Two-piece bolted design that incorporates high-tensile 12.9-grade steel bolts for reinforcement of the caliper bridge section (computer FEA analysis shows that this offers significant improvements in caliper stiffness compared to a monobloc design)
  • Machined from heat-treated low-pressure castings (this offers a noticeable performance advantage over conventional gravity cast calipers, exhibiting higher overall strength and a comparable caliper body stiffness to forging)
  • High-temperature fluid seals coupled with full boot-type dust seals give maximum protection against road grime and debris
  • Lightweight, hard-anodised aluminium staggered pistons with serrated/castellated piston noses that reduce heat transfer into the braking hydraulics
  • Every single brake caliper pressure tested to 2,500psi
  • Full stainless-steel hardware and fittings, providing durability and longevity – this caliper will never rust
  • Uses standard pad shapes, giving choice when selecting brake pads
  • Rather than a powder-coated finish, all Apollo calipers use anÌýadvanced high-temperature Teflonâ„¢ polyester coating process to ensure they look great for much longer. Currently available in Stealth Black, Storm Shadow Blue, Luminous Yellow and Racing Red

Fully-Floating Two-Piece Discs

  • Fully-floating 355x32mm two-piece discs that allow the outer ring to expand freely in response to heat (this reduces stress which in turn extends disc life and reduces the tendency for disc cracking during extreme use)
  • Drive bobbins machined from a single piece of stainless steel giving maximum strength and corrosion resistance (this reduces maintenance requirements and ensures the outer ring continues to float freely over time)
  • Disc rings feature 48 directional internal curved vanes for improved cooling
  • Unique ‘Swept Groove’ slot design for effective evacuation of braking dust and gases whilst ensuring good initial bite on brake application
  • Now featuring the latest thermic black corrosion-resistant finish – the very latest in rust prevention

Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX Performance Brake Pads

  • Every EBC 6-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit is supplied with EBC Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX pads for the front axle
  • Now road legal in most markets, Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX combines excellent cold bite with the capability to perform well in short spells of track/race conditions

Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines

  • Every kit is supplied with 91´«Ã½â€™ stainless-steel braided brake lines for the front axle
  • Every hose has a stainless-steel braided exterior that prevents a phenomenon known as ‘ballooning’, this braided exterior prevents the spongey feel of OE rubber lines and provides greater precision and feel under braking

Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid

  • Every kit is supplied with 1 litre of BF307+ super DOT 4 brake fluid. This fluid has a 310°C boiling point – a significantly higher boiling point than standard DOT 5.1 fluid
  • Having such a high boiling point gives the braking system exceptional endurance, allowing you to push hard for extended periods without heat soak causing the fluid to boil and resulting in fade

Availability

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

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