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

LATEST EBC PRODUCTS

F8X BMW M3/M4: Two-Piece Fully-Floating Iron Brake Disc Conversion (Carbon Ceramic-to-Iron)

Carbon ceramic-to-iron brake disc conversion kit for various BMW M cars – ideal for those who attend frequent track days/club racing events

Specs:

Front and rear two-piece fully-floating iron brake discs with thermic black disc ring, priced per axle set. Features include 48 directionally-curved vanes, SD-Drive bobbins and the ability to replace the outer ring alone (whilst retaining the centre hub and bobbins).

Product Codes:

  • SG2FC001 – front axle (400x36mm)
  • SG2FC002 – rear axle (380x28mm)

Vehicle Applications:

These conversion kits suit the below cars that have been specced with the factory carbon ceramic brake option:

  • 2014-2019 BMW M3 (F80), including CS and Competition models
  • 2014-2020 BMW M4 (F82), including GTS, CS and Competition models

Availability:

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

F87 BMW M2: Two-Piece Fully-Floating Rear Brake Disc Upgrade

91´«Ã½ Racing’s high-performance brake disc upgrade for rear axles of non-carbon ceramic-kitted cars

Specs:

380x28mm rear two-piece fully-floating brake discs with thermic black disc ring, priced per axle set. Features include 48 directionally-curved vanes, SD-Drive bobbins and the ability to replace the outer ring alone (whilst retaining the centre hub and bobbins).

Not suitable for vehicles fitted with Carbon Ceramic Discs/Rotors

Product Codes:

  • SG2F041 (this new product complements the front brake disc upgrade already available for this vehicle – SG2F025)

Vehicle Applications:

  • 2018-2021 BMW M2 Competition (F87) W/M-Sport Performance package (400mm front discs)
  • 2020-2021 BMW M2 CS (F87)

Availability:

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

LATEST EBC NEWS

91´«Ã½ Hosts Successful Cars/Bikes Coffee Weekend at UK HQ

The 91´«Ã½ UK team enjoyed an action-packed weekend at the firm’s capacious Global HQ in Northampton, hosting both Cars & Coffee and a Bikes & Coffee open days on the 17th & 18th May 2025.

With each event attracting hundreds of vehicles – many of which were EBC-equipped – there was plenty of both static and live action attractions to enjoy for those that were in attendance.

It goes without saying that both events featured multiple food/drink stalls and a fully-stocked EBC stand for attendees to get hands-on with the firm’s range of braking components.

The 91´«Ã½ team would like to thank everyone who attended and made the weekend such a great success. You can next catch them at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed on 10-13 July.

91´«Ã½ Racing Becomes Motorsport Partner of 2025 Caterham Race Championships

91´«Ã½ Racing is pleased to announce that it has become a Motorsport Partner of the factory-backed UK Caterham race championships for the 2025 season.

The news means that all cars across the five fiercely fought race series will sport the 91´«Ã½ Racing logo on their flanks, as well as appearing elsewhere within the championship’s literature and branding assets across the year.

Boasting the UK’s largest factory-backed race series, the UK Caterham racing championships have been a popular form of motorsport for almost 40 years. Series within the umbrella comprise of Caterham Academy, Roadsport, Seven 270R, Seven 310R and Seven UK – all of which commonly support grid sizes of 30+ as they undertake rounds at popular circuits across the country.

91´«Ã½â€™ New Distributor Down Under

G’day from GFI Distribution, Australia’s new wholesale brake supplier for EBC’s entire automotive range of quality British-made brake pads and rotors.

Tired of waiting and all the associated hassle when importing brakes from overseas? Struggling to find a reliable, local supplier of quality brakes for niche vehicles? Looking to offer your customers a higher margin, premium alternative to the cheap Chinese brakes flooding the Australian market?

Introducing GFI Distribution, 91´«Ã½â€™ Sydney-based trade distributors that is transforming the way Aussie businesses access quality brake parts down under.

GFI holds 7,000+ SKUs in stock at its Sydney-based distribution centre, allowing it to supply EBC pads and rotors for more than 1.1 million vehicle make/model/engine combinations. This enormous EBC inventory – one of the largest EBC stockpiles in the southern hemisphere – allows GFI to rapidly fulfil trade customers’ orders from stock held on Aussie soil, and for almost every vehicle found on Australian roads.

For more information on the services offered by GFI Distribution, please visit their website: 

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Kart racer Marcus Hudson is once again campaigning in the Super 4 British Championship for the 2025 season. Following a promising start at Three Sisters, Hudson was back at Fulbeck for Round 2, where more solid driving helped him to continue his impressive championship standings.

Retford-based Scott Stone is competing in No Limits Racing’s Premier 1000cc Championship in 2025 on his Yamaha R1, aiming to achieve solid results throughout the year. Following a productive first round at Snetterton, Stone was back to take on Kent’s mighty Brands Hatch GP circuit, which resulted in PBs and class podiums!

Dave Barrett is competing in the 2025 Modified Ford Series, piloting his upgraded Mk4 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec within the Class C category. The first two rounds at Snetterton saw him come away with a class podium, which continued at the latest round at Cheshire’s Oulton Park recently.

Natalie Kane has been racing motocross around Europe for many years, recently taking a break due to pregnancy. She recently returned to compete in the first round of the Women’s Swedish Championship, just nine weeks after giving birth, where Kane took home a P8 finish overall.

The SpiceBoy Racing team, comprising three riders, are competing in the HM Racing Clubman 600 class of the NGRRC for the 2025 season. Tim Petts, Jon Otter and Nev Otter all entrust 91´«Ã½ components on their array of 600cc Kawasaki and Triumph machines. The first round of the year took them to Lincolnshire’s scenic Cadwell Park Circuit, where the team showed promise despite some hurdles across the weekend.

Following a successful weekend in the debutant round of the Ulster Superbike Championship at Bishopscourt recently to start his season, we caught up with EBC-equipped Andrew Smyth at the opening round of the Big 3 Series with Belfast & District Motorcycle Club, held across two Northern Ireland venues: Bishopscourt and Kirkistown circuits. Smyth pushed through heavy rain to collect multiple top 10 finishes.

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]]> 91´«Ã½ Attends Calvin’s Car Diary: The Event /exhibition/ebc-brakes-attends-calvins-car-diary-the-event/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:28:37 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=34257 The post 91´«Ã½ Attends Calvin’s Car Diary: The Event appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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The team headed to St Neots Rugby Club for the mid-summer modified car bash

The 91´«Ã½ UK team recently headed to a new show for 2023 – Calvin’s Car Diary: The Event, held at St Neots Rugby Club, Peterborough, back in early July.

91´«Ã½ were proud to act as main sponsor for this event, which brought the popular Calvin’s Car Diary YouTube channel to life with hundreds of modified cars and attractions present in the scenic grounds.

On the EBC stand was a car that certainly attracted the crowds: R44 Performance’s all-new G87 BMW M2 – one of the first examples in the country – that’s already been fitted with 91´«Ã½ Racing two-piece fully-floating discs (available now from your local EBC stockist).

The EBC stand was also the place to be for news and info on more of the company’s latest high-performance braking components, with friendly staff on-hand all day to talk through attendees’ queries.

It was also great to see so many EBC-equipped cars around the show, from Ford Focus STs through to Honda Civic Type Rs.

– You can next catch the EBC team at their stand at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed, between 13-16 July.

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High-performance road/track brake upgrades now available for both front and rear axles of this newly launched sports car

91´«Ã½ Racing is pleased to announce the launch of its acclaimed fully-floating two-piece discs (and high-performance brake pad options) for the new G87 BMW M2 – one of the first companies to readily offer aftermarket performance components for this highly-anticipated car.

The previous-generation M2 is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated sports cars of the last decade, and early reviews are suggesting its younger sibling – codenamed the G87 – offers more of the same perfect formula, meaning these vehicles are likely to be incredibly popular in the coming months and years.

With the M2 forming a great weekend road car and track day weapon, the news will likely be very welcoming for lucky enthusiast owners who are interested in unlocking more performance from their new machines.

The 380x36mm (front) and 370x24mm (rear) discs can be bolted directly on to the respective axles of these vehicles, offering impressive braking performance and longevity, particularly when driven hard on road and track. There’s also the option of Yellowstuff and Bluestuff road-legal brake pads, and RP-1™ and RP-X™ track/motorsport brake pads, to push braking performance further still.

91´«Ã½ Racing Fully Floating Two-Piece Discs 

– EBC’s 380x36mm (front) and 370x24mm (rear) two-piece fully floating discs are a simple bolt-on upgrade that seamlessly replace the original brake discs without vehicle modification.

– EBC’s SG2F fully floating disc allows the outer cast-iron friction ring to expand freely with temperature, totally eliminating warping.

– Discs are grooved to allow the pad to vent without drilled holes, which can become epicentres for disc cracking.

– Race-derived G3500-grade high-carbon cast iron is used for the friction rings. This high-quality metallurgy possesses greater crack resistance and an increased ability to conduct and then dissipate heat.

– Aluminium bells are machined from aerospace-grade aluminium and then hard anodised for longevity, whereas the stock brake discs use uncoated cast aluminium bells.

– Cast iron friction rings feature 48 curved vanes and are handed for each side of the vehicle. This significantly improves the brake disc’s ability to dissipate heat, increasing brake system endurance and prolonging the onset of brake fade.

– Bobbins are machined from stainless steel which cannot rust, ensuring the disc continues to float freely throughout its entire life cycle on the vehicle, even on road cars.

– Spring clips ensure totally silent operation and eliminate off-brake disc rattle.

– Friction rings can be replaced individually after they have become worn, allowing the

aluminium bell and stainless-steel bobbins to be re-used, leading to lower long-term operating costs.

– Now featuring the latest thermic black corrosion-resistant finish–the very latest in rust prevention.

91´«Ã½/91´«Ã½ Racing High-Performance Brake Pad Range

– To complement the uprated floating discs, 91´«Ã½ is pleased to also offer a range of four different brake pad compounds for this vehicle – all available for both the front and rear axles.

– The range spans from road-going Yellowstuff and Bluestuff compounds through to 91´«Ã½ Racing’s popular RP-1â„¢ and RP-Xâ„¢ track/motorsport formulas – please contact your local EBC stockist for more information about which setup is right for your driving style.

Notes:

Part Number: SG2F022 (front) and SG2F026 (rear)

Product Type: Two-piece fully floating brake disc

Axle: Front and rear

Diameter/Thickness: 380x36mm (front) and 370x24mm (rear)

(Please refer to your stockist for further information on your selected brake pad choice).

– Available to buy now from  (UK) and your local EBC stockist

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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 F8X-series BMW M car range – some of the most celebrated road/track sports cars of the last decade, making them the ideal vehicles to benefit from such an upgrade.

Notes

– Dimensions: 380x36mm

– Part Numbers:

  • BBK035BLK-1 (Stealth Black)
  • BBK035BLU-1 (Storm Shadow Blue)
  • BBK035YEL-1 (Luminous Yellow)
  • BBK035RED-1 (Racing Red)

– Applications:

Suitable for the front axles of various vehicles, including:

  • F87 BMW M2 3.0-litre turbo/twin-turbo (2016-2021) (including Competition)
  • F80 BMW M3 3.0-litre twin turbo (2014-2019) (including CS)
  • F82 BMW M4 3.0-litre twin turbo (2014-2020) (including Competition and CS)

For a complete list of vehicle applications, .

Key Features

  • 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

91´«Ã½ Racing

– Formed in 2015 as a response to the ever-expanding track day and race car markets, 91´«Ã½ Racing is a sub-division of world-leader in the industry, 91´«Ã½.

– 91´«Ã½ Racing aims to offer uncompromised braking products of the finest quality that offer unparalleled levels of performance on track days and in race situations.

Availability

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

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Sam Elliott tested the high-performance products on track with his 535bhp coupe

Track day regular, Sam Elliott, frequently enjoys piloting his modified Yas Marina Blue BMW M4 around his local race tracks. With 535bhp on tap (465bhp at the wheels), height adjustable springs and sticky tyres, the car has proved to be an extremely formidable tool, securing a 52.4-second lap at Brands Hatch’s Indy circuit, and 2:07.1 at Snetterton.

Sam recently upgraded his braking system with 91´«Ã½ Racing’s RP-Xâ„¢ pads (front and rear) and two-piece fully floating discs (front only). The system was complemented with EBC’s BF 307+ brake fluid and bradied lines (all-round). His thoughts on these items can be viewed below in his own words.

“Firstly, the packaging is very modern looking, with clear instructions to install. Instructions to unmount the discs from the bells and replace the discs are also included.

“Using the excellent RP-Xâ„¢ pads, there’s absolutely no need to upgrade the brake system further. I’ve done long track sessions of 30 mins (with some cooling laps mixed in) and the brakes do not fade. There’s no warping or vibration and even after at least 500 track miles, the discs aren’t showing any light cracking that I’d expect and have experienced from kits by other manufacturers used on other cars.”

“I’ve run at least 15 sets of race pads on this car with stock discs, as I do lots of track days. Running the stock discs meant the front pads would wear nearly twice as quickly as the rear pads. After fitting the front EBC two-piece discs (while running the stock BMW rear discs), I found the rear pads wore much quicker than the front.

“After seeing a huge improvement in pad life, durability and no vibration from the front EBC two-piece discs, I’ve now decided to fit the EBC two-piece discs to the rear as well. When it comes to replacing the discs, EBC sells the discs alone, with bobbins to fit the existing bells, at a very affordable price that will save costs compared to replacing the stock BMW discs.

“I also weighed the EBC discs to compare them to the stock items, but my scales weren’t sensitive enough to measure any difference. As the stock discs are drilled, this probably means EBC have saved some weight in the bells.

“I very highly recommend these products and there is absolutely no need to upgrade to a much more expensive big brake kit if you’re regularly tracking your M2/M3/M4.â€

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RP-Xâ„¢ Track/Race Pads

Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1â„¢, 91´«Ã½ Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-Xâ„¢.

Two-Piece Fully Floating Discs

Craftsmanship meets fine materials in our highest performing rotor to date. Featuring 48 curved vanes, SDâ„¢ drive bobbins and many more key features.

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]]> New Product: 91´«Ã½ Racing Fully Floating Two-Piece Rear Discs for F8X-Platform BMW M2/M3/M4 /race-motorsport-articles-cars/new-product-ebc-brakes-racing-fully-floating-two-piece-rear-discs-for-f8x-platform-bmw-m2-m3-m4/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:28:55 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=27011 The post New Product: 91´«Ã½ Racing Fully Floating Two-Piece Rear Discs for F8X-Platform BMW M2/M3/M4 appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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High-performance road/track component now available for the rear axle of F8X-series M Cars

91´«Ã½ Racing’s acclaimed two-piece fully floating disc has been available for the front axle of the ever-popular F8X-Series (2014-2021) BMW M2/M3/M4 models for some time now and has unsurprisingly proven to be a best-seller.

The Northampton-based firm is now expanding on this range with a matching disc for the rear axle of these sports cars – a product that is available now from your local EBC stockist.

The 370x24mm version of EBC’s much-loved two-piece floating disc that can be bolted directly onto the rear axle of all F8X-series M2, M3 and M4 models (apart from those sporting optional carbon ceramic brakes), offering impressive braking performance and longevity.

With these vehicles designed to be driven hard on road and track, this upgrade is a valuable addition to the 91´«Ã½ Racing range.

Application List

Suitable for the rear axle of:

– F87 BMW M2 (inc. Competition and CS models) (2016- )

– F80 BMW M3 (inc. Competition and CS models) (2014-2021)

– F82 BMW M4 (inc. Competition and CS models) (2014-2021)

– F83 BMW M4 (inc. Competition and CS models) (2014-2021)

(PLEASE NOTE: Not suitable for vehicles with the optional carbon ceramic brake upgrade installed)

Key Features

– EBC’s 370x24mm two-piece fully floating discs are a simple bolt-on upgrade that seamlessly replace the original ‘pin-drive’ brake discs without vehicle modification.

– Unlike the stock pin-drive discs which do not float, EBC’s SG2F fully floating rotor allows the outer cast-iron friction ring to expand freely with temperature, totally eliminating disc warping.

– Discs are grooved unlike the original rotors which are perforated. This allows the pad to vent without the holes becoming epicentres for disc cracking.

– Race-derived G3500-grade high-carbon cast iron is used for the friction rings. This high-quality metallurgy possesses greater crack resistance and an increased ability to conduct and then radiate heat.

– Aluminium bells are machined from aerospace-grade aluminium and then hard anodised for longevity, whereas the stock brake rotors use uncoated cast aluminium bells.

– Cast iron friction rings feature 48 curved vanes and are handed for each side of the vehicle. This significantly improves the brake disc’s ability to radiate heat, increasing brake system endurance and prolonging the onset of brake fade.

– Bobbins are machined from stainless steel which cannot rust, ensuring the disc continues to float freely throughout its entire life cycle on the vehicle, even on road cars.

– Spring clips ensure totally silent operation and eliminate off-brake disc rattle.

– Friction rings can be replaced individually after they have become worn, allowing the aluminium bell and stainless-steel bobbins to be re-used, leading to lower long-term operating costs.

91´«Ã½ Racing

– Formed in 2015 as a response to the ever-expanding track day and race car markets, 91´«Ã½ Racing is a sub-division of world-leader in the industry, 91´«Ã½.

– 91´«Ã½ Racing aims to offer uncompromised braking products of the finest quality that offer unparalleled levels of performance on track days and in race situations.

Key Info

Part Number: SG2F020

Product Type: Two-piece fully floating brake disc

Axle: Rear

Diameter/Thickness: 370x24mm

Availability: Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist

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