Alongside countless other modifications elsewhere, the first car utilises 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 acclaimed two-piece fully floating rotor upgrade and Redstuff brake pads all-round 鈥� a great choice for improved performance while retaining low brake dusts to protect the stunning aftermarket alloy wheels that were also installed at the same time.

The second car went even further, combining the above components with six-piston Apollo brake calipers for even more stopping power. Finished in EBC鈥檚 Luminous Yellow colour scheme, they look fantastic on the finished car when combined with its striking pink PPF body wrap.

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鈥淎s Nichols Racing closes another racing season, we want to take a beat to reflect on one of the key components that the team contributes our success to. Spanning a couple differently classed vehicles including an LS-powered E46 BMW M3 and a former World Challenge E46 BMW 330i, the performance of the 91传媒 Racing RP and SR brake pads, paired with the Apollo Big Brake Kits, has been outstanding.

鈥淭he LS3-powered E46 M3 is Nichols Racing鈥檚 flagship car, which puts out around 450hp and runs in a few different endurance series with various drivers. This car is equipped with SR-11 front pads, paired with an Apollo-4R kit, along with OE calipers and RP-1 pads in the rear which proved to not only handle the extreme temperatures generated by a relatively heavy and high horsepower car, but excelled.

鈥淏raking consistency across multiple laps was phenomenal, with zero fade detected even as the car came in with the brakes smoking from extended stints. It was interesting to walk around the paddock and see teams doing full rotor and pad swaps in-between the 8-hour races at various tracks, while we simply did a brake bleed and kept all the same hardware in. We got around 20 hours in (a full endurance weekend of 4hr practice + 2 x 8hr races) before we even started considering swapping pads. We do in-between weekends just to start fresh, but the general consensus was 40 hours on the tracks we visited wouldn鈥檛 be a problem; we even did it once!”

鈥淭he E46 BMW 330i we run is a different animal than the M3: very agile, low powered, and a momentum-based car. Momentum cars require very well executed trail braking while still maintaining overall braking confidence through good bite, balanced with excellent modulation. Initially, we ran the OE setup with RP-X (front) and RP-1 (rear), which worked great and offered a good balance for the car; we found this setup to work really well at tracks where braking was done more delicately and could be considered snubs more than heavy deceleration.

鈥淎fter installing an Apollo 6 setup on the front of the car, we migrated to the SR-11 front and RP-1 rear setup we liked so much on the M3, and the car really came into its element. Capturing some track records and plenty of trophies with a car that we later found out was down two cylinders was no easy feat, but we all contributed it mostly to the braking confidence and ability to just downright out-brake anyone if we needed to get by. After a whole weekend endurance racing (about 20 hours again) we measured about 2mm of pad loss for the front SR-11 pads, leaving about 12mm more so potential for over 100 hours of race time.”

鈥淥verall, the team couldn鈥檛 be happier as every box was checked: consistent performance, zero fade, great modulation, low wear, and great bite/coefficient level. Nichols Racing looks forward to a continued partnership with 91传媒 Racing as the components have been a game changer for the team. The consistent performance across all the vehicles we have tried these items on is a testament to the reliability and innovation these pads bring to the table.

鈥淗ere鈥檚 to even better results next season!鈥�

Customers of the West Sussex race track鈥檚 鈥楶erformance Track Experience鈥� days will be offered the chance to head out in one of two E92 BMW M3s with the pro driver, to get a taste of this thrilling corner of motorsport.

Both cars are heavily modified to optimise their drifting capabilities, boasting 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 6-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kits to ensure their stopping power is capable and reliable as the cars are thrown around the iconic 2.4-mile course.

Baggsy聽said: 鈥淚鈥檓 really excited about this collaboration with Goodwood Motor Circuit. Having attended numerous Goodwood events over the years, it鈥檚 great to have the opportunity to showcase the thrill of drifting to more people in a way that hasn鈥檛 been done before. It鈥檚 fantastic to see Goodwood championing drifting and I鈥檓 looking forward to showing guests the historic circuit from a whole new perspective.鈥�

鈥淔ielding an endurance car is a tough task; blowing one up and completely rebuilding it over the off season into something competitive at the first race is a monumental one. Nichols Racing accepted that challenge when their BMW E46 M3鈥檚 S54 valvetrain decided to take its last breath at Watkins Glen International and took a 鈥榳hile you鈥檙e in there鈥� approach.

鈥淒eciding to ditch the BMW drivetrain altogether and go with a more easily sourced GM LS3/T56 combination meant more power, more availability, and hopefully more reliability.

鈥淎fter the winter build, the car came alive to the tune of about 400rwhp/400rwtq just before the debut race at Pittsburgh International Raceway with the American Endurance Racing series. With the team being more than happy with the current 91传媒 Racing Apollo 4 setup and SR-11/RP-1 brake pad combination, the decision was made to go for heat mitigation and upgrade to the new 91传媒 Racing Apollo 4R calipers. As you may have guessed, the 鈥楻鈥� stands for 鈥楻ace鈥�, and indicates castellated stainless steel pistons, no dust seals, and a hard anodized finish to hold up to the abuse while letting the heat out.”

鈥淚n typical debut fashion there were gremlins that joined the party and tweaks to be made, but ultimately the team placed 3^rd in Class 5 on Saturday. This was a huge success for the team considering the transformation and the baptism by fire the car underwent (literally at one point). After about 16 hours of run time on the car and about 1mm of pad wear later, the team echoed the same sentiment as when the car made almost 50% less power:

鈥溾�橳he brakes are phenomenal and we can out brake any team, anywhere.鈥�

鈥溾�橳hey hit the brakes at the 3 marker, we hit them at the 2.鈥�

鈥溾�橬ever gave up or displayed signs of any fade.鈥�

鈥淭he versatility and heat range of the 91传媒 Racing line really shined here, using the same compounds with no change in performance on such different horsepower cars shows the breadth of what SR and RP can do.

鈥淣ichols Racing is excited to be continuing their partnership with 91传媒 Racing and is heading to the next race at Watkins Glen International with the kinks worked out, hoping to be even more competitive as the year unfolds.鈥�

Notes

– Dimensions: 380x36mm

– Part Numbers:

• BBK050RED-1 (Racing Red)
• BBK050BLU-1 (Storm Shadow Blue)
• BBK050BLK-1 (Stealth Black)
• BBK050YEL-1 (Luminous Yellow)

– Applications:

Suitable for the front axles of the following vehicles:

• E90 BMW M3 Saloon (2007-2013)
• E92 BMW M3 Coupe (2007-2013)
• E93 BMW M3 Convertible (2007-2013)
• E82 BMW 1M Coupe (2011-2012)

For a complete list of vehicle applications, .

Apollo-Series 6-Piston Calipers

• EBC鈥檚 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 鈥� 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聽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 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 鈥楽wept Groove鈥� 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 鈥� 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传媒鈥� stainless-steel braided brake lines for the front axle
• Every hose has a stainless-steel braided exterior that prevents a phenomenon known as 鈥榖allooning鈥�, 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掳C boiling point 鈥� 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.

Notes

– Dimensions: 355x32mm

– Part Numbers:

• BBK045RED-1 (Racing Red)
• BBK045BLU-1 (Storm Shadow Blue)
• BBK045BLK-1 (Stealth Black)
• BBK045YEL-1 (Luminous Yellow)

– Applications:

Suitable for the front axles of the following vehicles:

• BMW M3 E46 (2000-2006)

For a complete list of vehicle applications, .

Apollo-Series 6-Piston Calipers

• EBC鈥檚 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 鈥� 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聽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 鈥楽wept Groove鈥� 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 鈥� 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传媒鈥� stainless-steel braided brake lines for the front axle
• Every hose has a stainless-steel braided exterior that prevents a phenomenon known as 鈥榖allooning鈥�, 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掳C boiling point 鈥� 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传媒 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传媒 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鈥檚 E36 BMW M3. Pairing this system with Lally Chevrolet鈥檚 engineering prowess and phenomenal drivers made for a combination that was hard to beat.

91传媒 Racing鈥檚 recently-released 鈥楽R鈥� 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:

鈥淲e 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聽of the SR pad. From the pad鈥檚 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聽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.”

鈥淚 was using EBC鈥檚 RP-1 pads with my previous aftermarket brake calipers on my E46 BMW M3 track car. Based on that good experience, I decided to give my friend my old calipers and try the new Apollo Big Brake Kit.

鈥淚鈥檝e used the Apollo kit since around March of last year, firstly with RP-1 pads. Bite and fading resistance was decent.

鈥淲ith this knowledge of the RP-1 pads, I decided to also use them in my Toyota GR Yaris track car. I tested this setup at Circuit Zolder in May last year 鈥� working well but wearing fairly fast.

鈥淚 recently upgraded my M3 braking setup to EBC鈥檚 new SR-11 sintered endurance pads, with my local EBC stockists telling me these new pads would deal with heavy track usage more effectively.

鈥淚 did four stints of the N眉rburgring GP circuit and was quite amazed with the initial bite and overall wear rate. After some laps of the Nordschleife, there鈥檚 still plenty of life left and I鈥檓 still happy.

鈥淲ith this experience and knowing my previous pads would soon be finished in my GR Yaris (which is now equipped with uprated brake calipers too), I decided to go for SR-11s in this car too.

鈥淭he SRs on the Yaris have now done around 35 laps of the Nordschleife and show a bit of wear. Other than that, they really perform well, lap after lap.

鈥淲ith both cars, I always have a brake cooling setup 鈥� with air collected at the front bumper and fed directly into the cooling vanes of the discs.”

鈥淲ith my BMW M3, since installing my Apollo Big Brake Kit one year ago, I have performed 124 laps of the Nordschleife (at 7:35min Bridge-to-Gantry pace), 100 laps of Mettet Circuit in Belgium, 6×15-minute sessions of the N眉rburgring鈥檚 GP circuit and 14 laps of Blisterberg Circuit 鈥� all on a single set of SR-11 pads.

鈥淭here is still a bit of material left. Due to the good brake cooling, the inner side is a bit thicker. I鈥檓 using Porsche Cayenne calipers with E9x BMW M3 brake discs on the rear.聽

鈥淔irst impression of the pads is the early high initial bite which is consistent during all operation temperatures which is amazing. You never have the feeling that you cannot rely on the brakes which makes them fun to drive. Noise level is quite low for a sintered pad as well.

鈥淥verall RSL 29 was my main favourite pad because there is literally 0 issues with them, but now I鈥檝e started to convince my friends and customers to use SR-11 instead, and there鈥檚 been a 100% agreement rate so far. We鈥檝e also had tested the SR-21 in the AP Racing BBK for the GR Yaris 鈥� more on that soon.鈥�