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  • Custom Finish Process and Options
    April 28, 2024

    Custom Finish Process and Options

    Looking for something extra special?  We will custom Powdercoat or Cerakote your calipers in any color you choose. You can do this with a new kit or we can refurbish your existing brakes. Here's the process: Your calipers are transferred...

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  • April 18, 2024

    Rear Electronic Parking brake replacement not advised.

    We advise against brake upgrades that attempt to replace the rear electric parking brake mechanisms in order to provide a rear brake upgrade.  This is due to the potential for safety, warranty, and other related concerns.  Alcon engineers and manufactures...

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  • Science Friction - Part II - The history of brake pads
    April 17, 2024

    Science Friction - Part II - The history of brake pads

    Unveiling the Evolution of Automotive Brake Pads: A Journey Through History In our second installment of "Science Friction," we embark on a captivating journey through time to explore the evolution of automotive brake pads. These seemingly humble components have undergone...

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  • Alcon Braking System for Tekne Graelion
    April 10, 2024

    Alcon Braking System for Tekne Graelion

    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...

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  • Science Friction Series - The history and technology behind brakes.
    March 31, 2024

    Science Friction Series - The history and technology behind brakes.

    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.

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  • Porsche PCCB Replacement rotors
    March 26, 2024

    Porsche PCCB Replacement rotors

    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...

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  • Stoptech replacement and equivalent BBK
    March 25, 2024

    Stoptech replacement and equivalent BBK

    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...

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  • The Alcon Brakes Ford Raptor Brake System
    March 25, 2024

    The Alcon Brakes Ford Raptor Brake System

    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...

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