Big brake kits - The power to stop

It is important that a car's brakes are maintained in order to ensure reliability and, most of all, safety.

The cars that you buy from showrooms usually come with the conventional or 'stock' brake kits. These kits are reliable in everyday use, but if you seek added performance, or some added reliability, big brake kits can do the job for you.

What are big brake kits?

Big brake kits are aftermarket kits that are designed to increase brake performance and reliability by making use of larger and better quality components.

Big brake kits are an ideal add-on for racers and performance car drivers, since driving at high speeds and cornering through sharp ends requires unsurpassed control of the car. These kits ensure just that and a lot more.

If you opt for a big brake kit for your car, then this includes changing the complete braking mechanism. This means getting bigger rotors and larger, more gripping pads that ensure that your brakes perform up to expectations. Along with the rotor and brake pads are larger brake callipers and the supporting pipes that connect it to the hydraulic cylinder.

WP Pro is one of the leading brands when it comes to big brake kits.

WP Pro big brake kits

WP Pro big brake kits are product specialties from US-based firm, WP Pro Brakes.

WP Pro big brake kits have been designed as a replacement upgrade for standard brake systems and can be fitted to most cars, making WP Pro big brake kits amongst the best and most cost effective brake upgrade kits available on the market today.

There are six different series of WP Pro big brake kits, available in four, six, eight and 12 pots that meet the needs of different vehicles, ranging from the R4 Series that was built with strength in mind to the heavy duty EVO12 series, which provide the most braking force possible on the market.

The callipers of WP Pro big brake kits are formed through 'T6061' cold forging with 5000 tons of pressure. Additionally, the pistons are built from high grade stainless steel in order to avoid warping as well as to enhance resistance to extreme temperatures.

The result of this meticulous process is a very light, strong, and enduring calliper. For example, the L6 Series weighs only 1.8kg and the EVO12 Series, despite being the heaviest calliper of the line up, is only 3.6kg.

The hydraulic fluid passages of the WP Pro brake system are manufactured and machined to abide by strict specifications to ensure complete laminar flow of the brake fluid.

This reduces frictional loss in the system and aids in increasing smoothness and performance, as well as to decrease response time.

All callipers of WP Pro Big brake kits are also added with heat shields and treated with carbon nitride. The heat shields act as insulators and redirect the heat of the pads away from the callipers. The carbon nitride further enhances the performance of the shield by increasing its insulation power.

Rotor hats are also cold forged out of high grade alloy for lightness and strength, and directional vane rotor design is utilised in order to maximise cooling capabilities.

Benefits of WP Pro big brake kits

WP Pro big brake kits feature superior brake components and complete kits, and are utilised by both street vehicles and professional racing teams worldwide.

The big brake kits by WP Pro also feature better brake pad deglazing so as to increase reliability under braking. They provide 35 percent more 'stopping' power over standard brakes and are proven to be reliable and safe with consistent braking under all extreme conditions.

As a result of having larger, cross drilled and slotted rotors, there is better heat dissipation and the heat generated under heavy braking is absorbed, thus increasing thermal effectiveness.

WP Pro big brake kits are easy to install with a complete bolt on system, minimising the lead time for installation and provides much needed convenience.

The authorised dealer and installer of WP Pro big brake kits in Singapore is BVO Automotive and they are located at Blk 15 Sin Ming Industrial Estate #01-111 Singapore 575673. For more information, please visit http://www.bvo-auto.com/. Alternatively, you can call 6455 1566 or email your enquiries to [email protected]