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Why Upgrade your Brakes?
Big brakes give your car greater resistance to fade by absorbing and
shedding heat more efficiently. Racers upgrade because stock brakes were
designed for a single stop from high speed, not repeated slow-downs with little
time in between to cool off. For fade resistance, size really does matter.
On the street, fixed-mount, multi-piston calipers give a firmer pedal and
quicker reaction time in panic stops. As little as 0.2 second reduction in
reaction time can translate into 21 feet of stopping distance at 70 mph.
Reaction time is not as important to racers who can compensate by braking
earlier. But on the street, in an unexpected stop, quicker reaction time
can save your life. You don't need to be a racer to benefit from brake
upgrades.
If you track or autocross
your car regularly, your stock brakes are probably not up to the task.
You can start off with better brake fluid, more aggressive brake pads, cooling
ducts, and stainless braided brake lines. But as you
progress from novice to intermediate skill level and beyond, carrying more
speed into the braking zones, your track events will become characterized by
boiling brake fluid, sinking brake pedal, and pad fade. Losing confidence in your brakes
takes the fun out of a track event. Big brake upgrades allow you to dive deeper into the braking zone and
brake harder than you ever thought possible.
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Big Brake Kits |
StopTech big brake kits
are designed for each vehicle with optimum front-to-rear brake torque balance, resulting in
the shortest possible stopping distance of any aftermarket brake upgrade and total compatibility with ABS and electronic stability control. The fixed-mount, multi-piston calipers
produce a
firmer pedal feel and quicker reaction time than stock brakes in panic stops. Every StopTech
application is thoroughly track tested and fine-tuned as part of the development process.
See:
Track testing write-up
StopTech big brake kits
are available with red or black calipers standard. Silver, gold, blue
or yellow
calipers are available and add 30 days to the
delivery date. Silver is a no-cost upgrade. Blue, yellow or
gold add
$200 per caliper pair. Slotted rotors standard. Drilled
rotors available for $100/pair. Drilled rotors are recommended for the
street, while slotted rotors may be used for street or racing.
New! StopTech's ultra-high end
Trophy Sport and Trophy Race brake systems are now available.
20% lighter calipers and extreme heat resistant natural anodized finish for
heavy racing applications.
Click
here for our Trophy brakes announcement in our latest magazine ad. Will
your wheels clear a StopTech big brake kit?
Click here for a comprehensive set of wheel
fitment templates and instructions for using them.
Under development!
We will be an exclusive dealer for StopTech's new Carbon Ceramic Brake System (CCBS). Significantly lighter than cast
iron, these shave up to 60 pounds of rotating weight from your brakes,
dramatically improving handling, acceleration and
ride. Better heat capacity, resistance to cracking
and oxidation, and responsiveness in heavy rain than existing OEM ceramic
options, such as Porsche's PCCB system. Not delicate, like C6 Corvette
ZR1 brakes. We've
been conducting durability and usability testing for over 2 years, including
track, street, and extreme winter conditions. The system has performed
beyond our expectations. Call for details or check back for availability.
Click Here for Replacement parts for your StopTech big brake kit
To purchase a StopTech brake kit on-line,
click here:
 and enter the part number
into the Product Finder, or
simply click on your make, model, and year car for a complete listing.
Or feel free to call us at (800)222-8893 x1 for help selecting the proper
big brake kit
for your needs.
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Front 15" brake kit
with
ST-60
6-piston calipers, floating 380x35mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads
Fits under the optional 19x8.5" Style 220M
wheels |
$3395 |
83-160-6D00 |
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Front 14" Heavy
Duty brake kit
with
ST-40 4-piston calipers, floating 355x35mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads
Fits under the stock 18" wheels
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$2795 |
83-160-4C00 |
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Rear 14" brake kit
with
ST-40 4-piston calipers, floating 355x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads
Fits under the stock 18" wheels
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$2595 |
83-160-0047 |
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Front 15"
Trophy Sport brake kit
with
ST-60
6-piston lightweight calipers, floating 380x35mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads. Calipers and
hats are natural anodized finish for extreme heat resistance. Dust
boots included for street use.
Fits under the optional 19x8.5" Style 220M
wheels |
$4145 |
83-160-6D00-R1 |
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Front 14"
Trophy Sport brake kit
with
ST-40
4-piston lightweight calipers, floating 355x35mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads. Calipers and
hats are natural anodized finish for extreme heat resistance. Dust
boots included for street use.
Fits under the stock 18" wheels
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$3545 |
83-160-4C00-R1 |
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Rear 14"
Trophy Sport brake kit
with
ST-40
4-piston lightweight calipers, floating 355x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads. Calipers and
hats are natural anodized finish for extreme heat resistance. Dust
boots included for street use.
Fits under the stock 18" wheels
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$3345 |
83-160-0047-R1 |
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Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines |
Improve pedal feel
by replacing stock rubber lines with StopTech stainless steel braided
Teflon lines.
Stock lines expand under pressure, contributing to spongy pedal feel.
StopTech lines reduce pedal travel and firm up pedal feel, allowing precise brake
modulation. Useful for drivers who "heel-toe" downshift,
providing a more stable platform from which to modulate the throttle to
match engine revs to transmission speed.
StopTech lines are covered with stainless steel
weave to
provide support and protect from abrasion and impact. The stainless
braid is molded inside a layer of clear plastic to
protect the lines from the environment and to protect your car's
suspension and delicate sensor wires from the "hacksaw effect" possible with
uncoated steel braided brake lines.
These lines are DOT compliant and may be legally used on the highway,
unlike lines sold for "off-road use only."
StopTech lines have been tested and approved by the TUV for sale in
Germany.
100 percent tested!
Every StopTech line is tested at 4,500 psi before it is
packed and shipped. Most manufacturers perform no pressure testing.
Some test random samples from their
assembly line or test to lower pressures. No other company tests every
single brake line.
When installing a front big brake kit,
Zeckhausen Racing recommends upgrading your rear brake lines. 4-wheel
big brake kits come with
front and rear steel braided lines, so no additional purchase is necessary.
Each brake line kit includes parts for
both sides of your vehicle. To order, click here:
and locate your vehicle along
the left side of the store page. Or, feel free to call us at
(800)222-8893 x1 for help selecting the proper parts. |
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Front stainless lines for stock brakes Rear stainless lines for stock brakes
(2-line kit, outer only) |
F-$55
R-$54 |
950.34019 950.34527 |
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High-Performance Brake
Pads |
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Instructions
for bedding in new brake pads
To order pads, click here:
and then locate your vehicle
along the left side of the on-line store page. Or, feel free to call us at
(800)222-8893 x1 for help selecting the proper parts.
(Click here to order brake fluid!)
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StopTech Street
Performance brake pads are StopTech's
newest formulation, offering an unusual combination of good bite, low noise, and
extremely wide temperature range, making them ideal as "dual use" street to
medium track pads. These are the standard pads included with StopTech big brakes and
are now available for many OEM applications. These are Zeckhausen
Racing's preferred high performance street pads.
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F-$107
R-$84 |
63-309-0918
63-309-0919 |
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Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic pads
offer extremely long pad life and are Centric's lowest dust pads, keeping your
wheels cleaner longer than almost any other pad. Quiet and rotor friendly.
Excellent friction level for improved pedal feel, making it an appropriate
choice for performance cars. Composite shims on every pad prevent low
speed brake squeal.
Stop washing brake dust off your wheels every few days!
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F-$72
R-$75
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63-105-0918
63-105-0919
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Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic pads
offer a high friction level across a wide temperature range. Very low dust, low noise
w/OE designed composite shims to reduce pad vibration and squeal. Easy on rotors.
Better performance than typical low-dust pads. Give up the dust
without giving up the performance.
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F-$56
R-$85
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63-104-0918
63-104-0919
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Ferodo DS2500 Club Race pads can be
used on the street and for light to medium track duty. Good cold bite,
but can be noisy.
Proper bedding can help reduce this noise. Less compressible than
other pads, giving it excellent pedal feel and good modulation. The
average friction level of about 0.50 remains constant at any speed and at
temperatures up to 1,000 degrees F, after which it falls off slowly.
Frequently used in the rear in conjunction with Ferodo DS3000 in front.
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F-$159
R-$155
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63-360-0918
63-360-0919
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CL RC6E Endurance race pads stand alone
among "dual-use" pads in their ability to be pushed hard in extreme
road racing, yet are well mannered on the street, other than moderate low
speed squeal. Wear
rate is a fraction of popular semi-metallic race pads and
RC6E is unusually rotor friendly. Excellent cold bite and semi-porous material gives exceptional bite in the rain. While
seemingly expensive, when pad and rotor life are considered, represents very good value. Expect at least twice
the longevity of the race pads you're using now.
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F-$327
R-$291
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63-820-0918
63-820-0919
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CL RC6 full race pads have very high,
yet controllable bite and rock-hard pedal feel. Unusually wide operating
temperature range means they can be used for road racing, rally and even
autocross. Excellent cold bite, requiring no warm-up and even strong bite in
rain, due to semi-porous pad material. Despite wide temperature range, don't
use on the street other than driving to and from the track, as the squealing
will drive you crazy.
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F-$259
R-$230
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63-830-0918
63-830-0919
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CL RC8 high Cf race pads have extremely
high bite and high coefficient of friction. Suggested for heavy,
high-horsepower cars on R-compound race tires or pure race cars with
downforce. Not for novices, as the bite will easily overwhelm the grip of
street tires. Due to the unusually high friction level, these should be
matched up with CL race pads in the rear.
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F-$285
R-$254
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63-840-0918
63-840-0919
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Hawk DTC-70 is the most serious member
of the "Dynamic Torque Control" race pad family, with an average level of friction among the highest
available and an incredibly linear pressure to torque relationship. The
result gives the driver an unparalleled ability to modulate
brake torque at the limit of tire adhesion, while keeping pedal effort low.
Relatively low rotor and pad wear for such an aggressive pad.
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F-$219
R-$209
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63-480-0918
63-480-0919
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Performance and Winter Tires |
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Besides brakes, tires are the
most important component in determining stopping distance. It's literally
where the rubber meets the road. Selecting the right tire for your driving
conditions can make a tremendous difference. For example, if you live in
Florida or southern California and are driving on all-season tires, you are
leaving huge performance gains on the table! A good set of summer-only
performance tires can literally transform the handling and braking capabilities
of your car. In fact, if your goal is to minimize stopping distance,
you're better off going to Tire Rack's web site and buying tires first, before
spending any money here on better brakes!
For the best selection and
prices, we recommend Tire Rack.
From Maximum Performance tires to All Season tires to Snow Tires, Tire Rack has
it all. Tire Rack also offers wheel and tire packages and can even tell
you which wheels will clear your StopTech big brake upgrade. Click the
Tire Rack icon below for your best deal on wheels and tires.
For wheel fitment information
for cars equipped with StopTech or other big brake kits, contact Luke Pavlick at
(888)541-1777 x362.
Internet Resources for E92 M3
information:
http://www.m3forum.com
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