Six-piston Apollo big brake kit now available – first application covers VW’s high-performance Mk7 and Mk8 Golf variants
Since its introduction, EBC Brakes Racing’s 4-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit has offered unparalleled levels of braking performance for a number of vehicle applications, combining precision British engineering with unbeatable value-for-money.
Creating waves in road, track day and race car markets across the world, the firm is now proud to launch a bigger, 6-piston version of this acclaimed kit, aimed at larger and higher-powered vehicle applications.
As well as being available as a caliper-only option, the first application to benefit from a full 6-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit covers the incredibly popular Mk7 VW Golf GTI and R variants, as well as the Mk8 VW Golf GTI – hot hatches that have been synonymous with fast road, track day and race driving.
Further applications will follow very soon – please keep your eyes peeled for more updates.
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Notes
– Dimensions: 355x32mm
– Part Numbers:
- BBK033BLK-1 (Stealth Black)
- BBK033BLU-1 (Storm Shadow Blue)
- BBK033YEL-1 (Luminous Yellow)
- BBK033RED-1 (Racing Red)
– Applications:
Suitable for the front axles of various vehicles, including:
- Mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 2.0 Turbo (2013-2019)
- Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R, 2.0 Turbo (2013-2019)
- Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 2.0 Turbo, (2019- )
For a complete list of vehicle applications, please visit your nearest EBC Brakes dealer.
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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 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
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EBC Brakes Racing
– Formed in 2015 as a response to the ever-expanding track day and race car markets, EBC Brakes Racing is a sub-division of world-leader in the industry, EBC Brakes.
– EBC Brakes Racing aims to offer uncompromised braking products of the finest quality that offer unparalleled levels of performance on track days and in race situations.
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Availability
Available now. Please click here to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.