Product Description
Are you looking to make your F8X Series BMW faster in the 1/4 mile or 1/2 mile racing? Want to run 17″ wheels in the front? Want to drop close to 40 lbs of unsprung weight off the front of your F8X M2C/M3/M4 at the same time? Do not want to break the bank while doing so? Look no further than the VTT F8X Series BMW Ultimate Lightweight Front Brake Kit! This kit will allow you to run the wheel/tire combo you need to drop your ETs all while putting the car on a significant diet over the stock front brake setup.
The kit is a true plug-and-play kit using Genuine VTT parts, coupled with DOT-approved brake lines, CNC 7075 rotor hats/brackets, and a CEL eliminator harness for the brake sensor.
MANY MORE AGGRESSIVE BRAKE PAD COMPOUNDS EXIST FROM VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS, AND YOU CAN TAILOR TO YOUR NEEDS.
6-PISTON DYNAPRO PAD STYLE 6712
4-PISTON DYNAPRO PAD STYLE 7812
Fitment Guide:
E/F Series Front brake fitment
This kit comes in 1 variation, with two different caliper sizes
HD 6-Piston Version: Normal street driving, track duties, and drag racing duties
- VTT Custom 11.75″ HD Rotors
- Genuine VTT 6-Piston Calipers
- VTT Street or Race Brake Pads
- DOT Approved Brake lines
- VTT CNC Rotor Hats
- VTT CNC Brackets
HD 4-Piston Version: Normal street driving, and drag racing duties
- VTT Custom 11.75″ HD Rotors
- Genuine VTT 6-Piston Calipers
- VTT Street or Race Brake Pads
- DOT Approved Brake lines
- VTT CNC Rotor Hats
- VTT CNC Brackets
Weight saving information
VTT Dragkit vs OEM Per Side:
- OEM Steel kit 34.5lbs per side – Total 69 lbs
- VTT HD Kit Spec 37 Rotors 4 Piston Calipers – 14.6 Lbs per side – 29.2 Lbs total – 39.8 Lbs savings over Stock steel kit
- VTT HD Kit Spec 37 Rotors 6 Piston Calipers – 17.8 Lbs per side – 33.3 Lbs total – 33.4 Lbs savings over Stock steel kit
More weight information:
- HD Rotor Spec 37- 9 Lbs
- VTT 4 Piston Caliper 3.6Lbs
- VTT 6 Piston Caliper 5.1 Lbs
- 6 Piston Pads (one side) 1.7 Lbs
- Rotor Hat 1Lb
- 4 Piston Pads (one side) 1.0 Lbs
Disclaimer: The 4-Piston HD kits are designed for street use, and drag racing. Never use for heavy braking racing environments such as Auto-X or Road Racing. Always drive within your limits!
PLEASE NOTE, THAT PADS MUST BE BEDDED PROPERLY TO GET FULL BRAKING FROM THE KIT, IF YOU DO NOT BED THE PADS PROPERLY YOU MAY ONLY GET 30-50% OF THE BRAKING ABILITY. IF YOU GLAZE THE PADS YOU MUST REMOVE THE ROTOR, SAND THEM DOWN, AND THEN REBED. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!
Your Brake kit came with a card outlining the proper procedure
