“Then, Top 4 is when disaster struck, with the car shutting off in the holding area just before our battle against Ian Leggett. The car was just unresponsive to the start switch and power, but with a bit of perseverance and love, I managed to calm down and think through the issue. I tried bump starting, which didn’t work. Tried the ignition again, didn’t work. At this moment it seemed I had been stopped in my tracks by car issues but after a quick minute to let the car have its moment it fired back up and ran like nothing ever happened.

“We gave it our all in our battle against Ian, knowing he’s a fast driver sticking it to his door and even giving him a love tap. Once again, that saw me through to the final where I faced Kuba Kozlowski.”

“Wow. What a battle it was; Kuba giving me nudges on the first run made me know I had no other choice other than to risk it all. 

“But risking it all is what I did and it paid off! 

“Let me tell you: the 91´«Ã½ did some serious work with the amount of left-foot braking going on. 

“Huge thankyou to all of my sponsors, friends and family for helping and allowing me to do these events!�

“Last weekend saw Round 2 of the Spanish Drift Championship, DriftSpain, held at the Miranda de Ebro circuit.

“With an estimated attendance of 35,000 people over the weekend, we had the opportunity to share the latest advances and innovations of our brand with fans, while our sponsored drivers, Adrian Cabanillas and Rebeca Aramburu, showcased their skills behind the wheel in a thrilling competition.”

“At the recent Drift Pro event at Anglesey, the drifting world witnessed the debut of the 91´«Ã½ Racing components on my 550bhp E36 BMW.

“The transition to 91´«Ã½ proved to be a game-changer for me. I experienced an immediate difference in performance compared to the previous setup. From the first touch of the pedal, there was a noticeable edge to the EBC discs and pads, providing unparalleled control and precision on the track.”

“I wasted no time in putting the new brakes to the test, bedding them in during practice in the morning session. With each lap, confidence grew as I felt the superior stopping power and stability provided by the 91´«Ã½ upgrades.ÌýÌý

“Despite fierce competition, I managed to obtain a well-deserved podium finish. It was a testament to the dedication and meticulous preparation of the team.�

“In mid-April, Jarama Circuit was not only the scene of exciting competitions, but also the impressive debut of Adrián Cabanillas in the Spanish drifting championship, DriftSpain. Adrián, at only 16 years old, demonstrated his skill and mastery driving his BMW E36 with a 220bhp V8 engine, and stood out on a track considered complex for lower-powered vehicles, with more than 25,000 attendees making the stands shake.

“On Saturday, Adrián secured a position among the 16 qualifiers out of a total of 40 drivers, achieving an impressive ninth place in the past qualifiers. Throughout the weekend, Adrián and his car were also a central part of our official event sponsor stand. This presence provided an excellent opportunity to bring the world of competition closer to attendees of all ages and highlight the latest innovations from the brands.”

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 an advanced high-temperature Teflon 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

Bluestuff NDX Performance Brake Pads

• Every EBC 6-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit is supplied with EBC Bluestuff NDX pads for the front axle
• Now road legal in most markets, Bluestuff 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.

91´«Ã½ Racing has been working with US-based Venomous Racing for a couple of years now, helping them reach that goal by building systems that meet this demanding environment. Utilising a holistic approach on how to properly balance a brake system, 91´«Ã½ Racing incorporated its 355mm Apollo Big Brake Kit and SR-21 sintered endurance race pad up-front with a custom (and soon to be released) 330mm Apollo Big Brake Kit and SR-11 sintered endurance race pad in the rear of the team’s E36 BMW M3. Pairing this system with Lally Chevrolet’s engineering prowess and phenomenal drivers made for a combination that was hard to beat.

91´«Ã½ Racing’s recently-released ‘SR’ series of sintered endurance race pads are proudly made in Ohio, USA, offering unparalleled braking performance and durability in endurance motorsport racing conditions.

Ultimately, this formula led to multiple podiums and even a full sweep of an American Endurance Racing weekend at their home track, Nelson Ledges in Garrettsville, OH. EBC would like to congratulate Lally Chevrolet and Venomous Racing on a successful season and we look forward to what comes next year.

Read their thoughts below:

“We would say that we couldn’t be happier with the performance and durability of the EBC’s SR-series of brake pads. We have utilized the SR-21 and SR-11 pad on multiple race cars and all the drivers say the same thing, that the brakes are phenomenal, and not change a thing! As a driver and having driven with different brake setups, I will praise EBC’s team on the development of the SR pad. From the pad’s initial bite and consistent feel throughout an eight-hour race, you never question or doubt the brakes. After running VIR for 20hrs on one set of brakes, that solidified our choice of brake setup for all and future racing. We could have run another eight hours if needed with all confidence in the brake package used.”