Modified BMW track car performed faultlessly with uprated braking setup
A heavily modified F82 BMW M4 track car sporting EBC Brakes Racing’s upcoming 6-pot Apollo Big Brake Kit and RP-X™ pads was recently given a shakedown on the fierce 20km Nürburgring Nordschleife race track in Germany.
Patrick, the owner of the car, has already treated his sports coupé to a number of choice modifications to ensure it’s a formidable track day weapon (see full car spec below), with the upgraded braking system both front and rear proving to be the perfect complement to this setup.
The 6-pot variant of EBC Brakes Racing’s acclaimed Apollo Big Brake Kit is due to be released for a number of applications very soon – please stay tuned for further updates.
Following a few days on track, Patrick supplied us with his thoughts on the 6-pot braking system, which can be read below in his own words.
“The new calipers are very strong; the initial bite is strong and confidence inspiring.
“There was no fade at all during, or even after, doing three full laps one-after-the-other.
“They are slightly noisy with the RP-X™ track pads, but that is to be expected from a track brake kit. There is lots of feel – right from the off, the brakes weren’t something I was worried about.
“Towards the end, I was hitting them harder and harder (as I got more confident on track). They continued to take whatever was thrown at them throughout the multiple days I was there.
“It’s worth noting my car has a proper race brake cooling setup also fitted.
“All-in-all, they are very good brakes and I’m extremely pleased with the EBC setup. I certainly wouldn’t be throwing £5k at a rival kit before trying the EBC calipers.”
F82 BMW M4 – Spec
Half roll-cage
Full Team Schirmer aero
Team Schirmer Nitron suspension (fully set-up by ex-Team Schirmer employee)
Team Schirmer brake cooling
[Front Axle]
EBC Brakes Racing 6-Pot Apollo calipers
EBC Brakes Racing 380x36mm SG2F fully-floating two-piece discs
EBC Brakes Racing RP-X™ track/race brake pads
EBC Brakes stainless steel braided brake lines
[Rear Axle]
EBC Brakes Racing 370x24mm SG2F fully-floating two-piece discs
EBC Brakes Racing RP-X™ track/race brake pads
EBC Brakes stainless steel braided brake lines
Apollo Big Brake Kit
EBC Brakes’ new Big Brake Kits represent the ultimate upgrade in braking performance, offering significant reductions in stopping distances whether used on road or on track.
