Brembo RACE System (formerly known as LeMans or GTR)

Rogue Engineering is proud to be Brembo Premier Dealer
authorized to sell the Brembo RACE system (formerly known as GTR)

New!  6-piston Monoblock Caliper!

Brembo RACE System

When it comes to high performance braking, none have the heritage or history in the making like Brembo.  Racing teams and manufacturers like Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche all rely on Brembo for their braking needs.  Whereas you will find Brembo on many OEM companies, it's the supercars such as the Ferrari Enzo, McLaren F1, Porsche Carrera GT which get the blood pumping at the mere mention of their names.  These are just a few that have also relied on Brembo.

From this dominate force in high performance braking, the Brembo RACE system (formerly known as LeMans or GTR) was developed.  This system offers the pinnacle of Brembo's race technology; this is the closest product package there is to what championship race teams use to win.  The RACE system provides the benefits of a true racing brake system with the durability and low maintenance of a street braking system.

Features of the Brembo RACE System include:

• Brembo forged 4, 6 or 8 piston racing calipers with sequentially sized pistons (lighter and slimmer profile than standard Brembo GT calipers).  Some RACE calipers are 1-piece monoblock construction while some are 2-piece, depending on application.
• Brembo ventilated titanium piston inserts to form an additional heat barrier (most RACE calipers, not all)
• Brembo two piece "floating" hat and rotor assemblies reduce unsprung weight and dissipate heat faster
• Brembo slotted and directionally vented two piece rotors
• DOT and TUV certified Goodridge stainless steel brake lines; guaranteed for life
• Brembo high performance brake pads; up to 4 per caliper; available in street or race compounds
• Brembo "floating" anti-rattle rotor hardware developed by Brembo for the McLaren F1 road car
• Brembo billet brackets with aircraft quality hardware

Brembo RACE System FAQ
Q.  What's the difference between a Brembo RACE caliper and Brembo GT caliper?
A.  There are a few differences that distinguish a RACE from a GTR or GT caliper.

1. RACE calipers are forged, GTR/GT calipers are cast.  Because of this manufacturing difference, the RACE caliper can be made to have a slimmer profile, allowing it to clear more wheels.  This difference also makes the RACE caliper lighter, stronger and stiffer.
2. The RACE calipers are anywhere from 1.4 to 2 lbs. lighter than the equivalent cast GTR/GT calipers.
3. Most RACE calipers have ventilated, titanium pistons, while GTR/GT calipers have aluminum pistons.
4. RACE calipers are only available in the goldish-anodizing with red machined logo.  Powdercoating the caliper would retain heat.  Standard Brembo GTR/GT calipers are the ones typically powdercoated (usually red, black, silver, yellow, etc.)

Q.  What rotors does the RACE kit use?
A.  While calipers are extremely unique, the rotors are the same motorsport derived rotors used in the GT kits.  The metallurgy of the motorsport discs are far superior to OE in that they can stand up to repeated heat cycling better.  The material used is more pure and free from contaminates, which allow this improvement in more consistent braking performance.  Slotted rotors are the typical rotors used with the RACE kit, because of the 3 angle-slot which has the most benefit.  Drilled rotors are not recommended.  Even the "floating" anti-rattle rotor hardware is the same as the Brembo GT kit, so replacement parts are plentiful.

Q.  How easy is it to change the pads?
A.  Both the 4-piston and 8-piston calipers have easy to change pads as they are simply removed from the top of the caliper.  The gold bars on the top of the caliper hinge upwards, allowing for the pads to be removed.  For the 6-piston caliper, two jet nuts are all that is required to remove the caliper and slide out the pads.

Q.  How many pistons for my car?  What size rotors?
A.  Because of the unique nature of the RACE system, sizes are determined by the front/rear balance built into the factory master cylinder, front/rear weight bias of the car as well as OE line pressures, amount of vacuum assist and brake pedal travel, to name a few.  This is the reason why the GTRRACE system is sold only as a front and rear set.

Q.  I want to use 18" wheels.  How can I use RACE brakes if some of the kits come with 380mm (15") diameter rotors?
A.  Since the RACE calipers are forged, they are slimmer by design.  Therefore, even RACE kits with 380mm rotors can fit under many 18" wheel profiles.  Of course, to be sure, contact us for the profile for your vehicle.

Q.  What about installation?
A.  Rogue Engineering has been a Brembo dealer for many years, so we are kept up to date with the newest and latest that Brembo has to offer.  Installation is available from us, since we specialize in meticulous mechanical services.  Since we are very familiar with the installation of these kits, we have also amassed the specialized tools to ensure a perfect install.

Q.  I would like to make my own brake kit, using Brembo RACE calipers.  Can you just sell me the calipers?
A.  No, they are not commercially available on the consumer market individually.

Q.  I have a custom <insert car model here>, with a sweet flame paint job, and will be in <insert number> of magazines.  Can you sponsor me with free Brembo RACE brakes?
A.  No.

4-Piston Pictures
4 piston caliper	4 piston caliper	4 piston caliper (top)

6-Piston Pictures
6 piston monoblock	6 piston monoblock	6 piston monoblock	6 piston (top)

8-Piston Pictures
8 piston caliper	8 piston caliper (top)	Titanium Piston

Exclusivity for the Few
The Brembo RACE kit is not for everybody.  It takes a special enthusiast to understands the small differences that give you just that bit of extra performance advantage.  Additionally, RACE kits are in limited supply, especially during the race season.  Additionally, a RACE kit requires more involvement and understanding on the owners part. 

A complete RACE kit (front/rear) starts at $14,995 MSRP and it goes up from there, depending on application.  Lead time for a RACE kit is approximately 4-6 weeks.  A 50%, non-refundable deposit is required for ordering a RACE system.

To configure a custom Brembo RACE kit for your vehicle, please contact us by email to begin the initial consultation.  Please have the following information available:

• Year, make, model of vehicle
• Size and make of wheels being used on the vehicle (IMPORTANT!)

For those who feel that they could use the benefit of a performance braking system, but do not feel they need the exclusivity of the Brembo RACE package, we also retail the Brembo Grand Turismo performance brake kits.  Download the latest catalog to find your application.

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