Alcon Components Ltd delivers a bespoke braking system to Tekne for their Graelion specialist off-road vehicle (from joint-forces.com Defense Equipment News) Press Release, Tamworth, 10 April 2024: [embargoed until 09:00] Alcon Components Ltd, the highly acclaimed UK-based brake and clutch...
We caught wind of a new series of brake systems being offered for some classic sports-car platforms that should be ready by summer. Honda S2000 owners has been left without real pro-braking level options for some time. Studying the photo...
If it weren't for advances in braking, we might have been riding the horse into town a century longer than we did.
Welcome to "Science Friction," where we embark on an journey through the history and technology of brake systems. In this series of blog posts, we'll dig into the science behind one of the most crucial components of any vehicle: its brakes
Even if we could make fast vehicles - without a safe and reliable way to stop them, progress would have been much slower on the automobile.
The cost of replacing the Porsche PCCB (Carbon Ceramic) rotors can be substantial at around $14,000/pair currently. While an amazing system this is a maintenance item that many owners don't want to pay for. We offer bolt on front and...
With StopTech dropping certain big brake kits - we have alternatives that are compatible and with equal or better performance: > Stoptech Honda S2000 PN 83.429.4300 < - Alcon equivalent offered in 343mm, 355mm and 380mm with 6 piston Monobloc...
When it comes to conquering rugged terrains and pushing the limits of performance, few vehicles command the respect and admiration of enthusiasts quite like the Ford Raptor. With its formidable presence and off-road prowess, the Raptor stands as a symbol...
Did you know that the calipers used on Alcon's consumer line of Heavy Duty Truck brakes were born from the armored and defense industry? Long before Alcon.co.uk offered brake systems for the Ford Raptor, LC200, Tundra, Jeep, and others they...
At long last Alcon has completed testing the Gen3 Raptor Big Brake Kit with Foutz Motorsports. This kit was developed and tested in Baja and run over 1000 miles of off-road trails as a true litmus test of performance and...
Michael Jones, Chief Engineer (Special Vehicles) at Alcon UK talks about disc and pad life. Often the lifetime of discs and pads can vary widely, read on to find out why. Part 1 - When the system is specified correctly,...
