FK8 Archives - 91´«Ã½ The World's Leading High Performance Brake Specialists Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg FK8 Archives - 91´«Ã½ 32 32 91´«Ã½ Racing 6-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit Now Available Honda Civic Type R (FK8) /race-motorsport-articles-cars/ebc-brakes-racing-6-piston-apollo-big-brake-kit-now-available-honda-civic-type-r-fk8/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:59:35 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=35422 The post 91´«Ã½ Racing 6-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit Now Available Honda Civic Type R (FK8) appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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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 the acclaimed FK8-series Honda Civic Type R – a proven road/track sports car that’s enjoyed by driving enthusiasts across the world, making it the perfect vehicle to benefit from such an upgrade.

Notes

– Dimensions: 380x36mm

– Part Numbers:

  • BBK037RED-1 (Racing Red)
  • BBK037BLU-1 (Storm Shadow Blue)
  • BBK037BLK-1 (Stealth Black)
  • BBK037YEL-1 (Luminous Yellow)

– Applications:

Suitable for the front axles of the following vehicles:

  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) (2017-2021)

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 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 380x36mm 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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]]> 91´«Ã½ Joins Milltek Sport’s Anniversary Celebrations at Caffeine & Machine /exhibition/ebc-brakes-joins-milltek-sports-anniversary-celebrations-at-caffeine-machine/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:19:06 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=33881 The post 91´«Ã½ Joins Milltek Sport’s Anniversary Celebrations at Caffeine & Machine appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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The team headed to the Stratford-upon-Avon motoring hub for the exhaust firm’s 40th birthday party

The 91´«Ã½ team recently headed to the much-loved Caffeine & Machine motoring café/bar, for the 40th anniversary celebrations of Derby-based exhaust powerhouse, Milltek Sport.

EBC and Milltek have forged a close relationship in recent years, so it was great for the team to show its support at what turned out to be a fantastic event.

An eclectic range of sports cars and bikes were brought to the scenic venue from both the aftermarket industry and the public, with the June evening sun beaming down on the happy attendees.

Amongst the stunning metal was a pleasingly large amount of EBC-equipped machinery, including an FK8 Honda Civic Type R that was recently used by the team to help develop an upcoming 6-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit (more info coming on this soon).

There was also R44 Performance’s G80 BMW M3, rocking EBC’s two-piece fully-floating discs, as well as a Ford Fiesta ST and Honda S2000 both sporting 4-piston versions of the Apollo Big Brake Kit.

The team would like to thank Milltek Sport for having them on a very memorable night. Thanks also to everyone else who they chatted to throughout the event. The next event the EBC will be attending is the Calvin’s Car Diary show at St Neots Rugby Club, St Neots, on Sunday 2 July.

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