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Brakes FAQ
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Why should I choose Brembo?
We can give you a couple of reasons to choose Brembo:
1. Brembo has the most world championships won by any brake manufacturer, including Formula 1, World Endurance Championship, Formula E, Indycar, World Rally Championship, NASCAR and more. The top teams like Ferrari, Mercedes AMG, Audi Sport, Ford Racing, and more choose Brembo for their championship-winning race cars.
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2. Brembo is a proven winner in the most difficult races in the Philippines. The AutoPerformance Motorsport Philippine Endurance Championship-winning BMW M3 is equipped with a Brembo Gran Turismo big brake kit.
Are Brembo brakes available for my car?
Brembo high performance applications, are not available for all vehicles. Contact us for what high performance options we may have for your car or truck.
What products does Brembo offer?
Brembo is a brake specialist, and so only offers brake parts. But their product range is very diverse and can be divided into four categories:
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Brembo Prime: This category includes the most frequently used parts, such as brake pads, brake discs, and brake fluid. Brembo's offering here is the perfect choice for all vehicle owners that want safety, comfort, and performance that meets or exceeds OE standards.
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Brembo Beyond: The new Beyond line is Brembo's answer to the latest demands of electric vehicles (EVs) and the growing need to have more environmentally-friendly braking solutions.
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Brembo Xtra: Brembo Xtra is the first step towards better braking. Designed for superior street performance, this range consists of Brembo's Xtra cross-drilled disc, Max slotted disc, and Xtra performance brake pads.
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Brembo Upgrade: Brembo Upgrade features its famous GT big brake kit, as well as it's more advanced stablemates like the GT-S and GT-R kits, include larger calipers, discs, brake pads, brake lines, and complete hardware for the ultimate in braking performance.
What Brembo product is best for me?
It depends on what you use your vehicle for.
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If you are buying brakes for a daily driver, we recommend Brembo's Premium Ceramic brake pads. They offer a combination of performance, comfort and reliability in all conditions, and they are affordable. These work best with Brembo aftermarket replacement brake discs.
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If you need something for a car that has been modified for more power, or for something for mild track use, Brembo Xtra pads are for you. They provide even more stopping power, while still usable in normal road conditions. These, combined with Brembo Max (slotted) or Brembo Xtra (drilled) a great upgrade while using OEM calipers.
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For heavily tuned cars and for most local race applications, the Brembo GT big brake kit is the best choice. Each kit is engineered specifically for your specific car, and there are several disc and pad options available to suit your needs - from road and occasional track use up to full racing applications.
Where can I buy Brembo products?
We have over 100 Brembo Official Dealers nationwide - from North Luzon to Mindanao. Contact us and let us know where you are, and we can find a Brembo Official Dealer near you. Most of our dealers can install your brakes for you, too.
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Do you prefer to DIY, or have a private mechanic? Maybe we don't have a dealer in your area just yet? You can order Brembo products from the Brembo Official Store in Lazada, operated by AutoPerformance Ph for a hassle free purchase.
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Have special requests, or need Brembo for motorsport? Contact us and let us know what you need, so we can come up with a braking solution specific to your needs.
How can I make sure that I am buying genuine Brembo products?
Sadly, there are countless sellers offering counterfeit Brembo brakes. Some of these fakes look just like the real thing, though they will not have the same safety, durability, or performance as the real thing.
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Make sure you are buying from a Brembo Official Dealer. If you are not sure if the shop you are dealing with is a Brembo Official Dealer, contact AutoPerformance Ph and we can help you find a dealer near you.
What is better? Cross-drilled or slotted brake discs?
It depends on how you use your car.
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Cross-drilled discs are slightly lighter than drilled discs, dissipate heat faster,are better at water dispersion and make less noise. They are slightly less durable than slotted discs in the most extreme conditions, but more that strong enough for even track use. This is usually best for road cars, or cars that see some action on a racetrack.
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Slotted discs can shave off the top layer of the brake pad, ensuring fresh friction material contacts with the disc. This means more immediate stopping power. It is also slightly sturdier than drilled discs. However, they do shorten the lifespan of your brake pads, especially when used for repeated heavy braking. These are more suitable for more track-focused cars, or race cars. In addition, Brembo offers several slot patterns - each designed for specific motorsport disciplines.
What is the temperature range of Brembo brake pads?
Before we answer this question, temperature range does not address performance or stopping power. All it does is state at what operating temperatures brake pads are at their best in. This is not a good basis for choosing brake pads unless you are in professional racing.
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Brembo does not publish temperature ranges for its line of replacement or sport brake pads. They are, however, tested for use from snowy conditions to summers in the desert, meaning they are designed to work in any temperature you will encounter on the road, or over a few laps on a track.
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If you are choosing brake pads for professional motorsport, Brembo has several pad compounds - each specifically engineered for specific racing disciplines. Take note, however, that these are not suitable for road use, as their temperature range may be too high for normal driving conditions. In some cases pro motorsport brake pads will require warming up the brakes before competition - usually with tire warmers, or by applying the brakes in the warmup or parade lap before a race.