Alcon Front Bolt On Big Brake Kit

Alcon was founded precisely because brakes are not just brakes. As well as being the primary active safety system on any car, the best brakes inspire confidence, augment the joy of driving and reduce lap times far more effectively and affordably than by adding power. And the best brakes are what we make, alongside clutch and pedal box systems for some of the most demanding and discerning clients on earth.

Track performance, on the road.

We use our extensive knowledge of specialist and performance braking solutions in all of our applications, including aftermarket brake kits. At Alcon, we can transform the braking ability of a wide range of cars and in all environments from every day driving to high intensity track work. All our braking systems are tested far beyond anything even the most demanding customer will be able to subject them to. And reducing stopping distances is just the start.

As racers and road car enthusiasts ourselves, we are no less interested in the feel that the brakes provide. We also know that our brakes must work from the first application in a sub-zero climate, to the last corner of a lap record run. They must be lightweight, but also exceptionally durable. They should be quiet but resistant to fade in even the most extreme circumstances.

Alcon’s brake kits are specifically engineered to give you exceptional braking performance and are the pinnacle of aftermarket brake kits. Whether you choose an Advantage Extreme brake kit or a range-topping RC4/RC6 kit, you can be sure that in every area that matters, your Alcon brakes will excel.

Alcon has been at the forefront of motorsport braking innovation for over 30 years.

Aesop said ‘A man is known by the company he keeps’, and there is no better way of judging our motorsport credentials than the list of clients we have supplied over the years. From McLaren, Bentley and Aston Martin in GT racing, to Volkswagen and Citroen in the World Rally Championship. From Formula E to World Rallycross, many of the world’s greatest factory teams have chosen Alcon.

They know that Alcon doesn’t just supply the best brakes, clutches and pedal boxes on the market, but also ultra-fast turnaround times without compromise to quality, a personal relationship, and a determination to pioneer the new methods and technologies to keep us and, therefore, them, always ahead of the game.

On or off road, open wheel or closed cockpit, race, rally or any other form of motor sport, the world’s great manufacturers trust Alcon to design, develop, supply and support the most technologically advanced and highest quality components for their competition cars.

Alcon Caliper Lineup:

Advantage Extreme - Aftermarket Performance Calipers

Our Advantage Extreme brake kits utilise either the Mono6 CAR97 or Mono4 CAR98 calipers and are specifically engineered to give exceptional braking performance both on the road and on the track. Perfect for those who want that extra bit of braking performance from their car, we provide a full upgrade kit which includes everything needed to fit it to the car.

Available Calipers:

• CAR97:
  • 6-Piston Monobloc Caliper Front Only
  • Gravity die cast for monobloc constructions using aluminium alloy for optimum strength and weight.
  • Monobloc piston design for high stiffness (firm pedal) with low weight.
  • Piston bore sizes are staggered to ensure even pad wear.
  • Pin-mounted pads provide low threshold pressure and low noise.
• CAR98:
  • 4-Piston Monobloc Caliper Front or Rear
  • Gravity die cast for monobloc constructions using aluminium alloy for optimum strength and weight.
  • Monobloc piston design for high stiffness (firm pedal) with low weight.
  • Piston bore sizes are staggered to ensure even pad wear.
  • Pin-mounted pads provide low threshold pressure and low noise.

RC4 & RC6 - Forged Calipers Optimised for Vehicles with Large OEM Brake Setups

This new Alcon Big Brake Kit features the latest CAR69 and CAR70 calipers which are beautifully machined from forged alloy and have been optimized for use with vehicles already fitted with large OEM brake packages including the Nissan GT-R, BMW E90 M3, BMW F80 and BMW 1M. Staggered pistons are used in order to ensure even pad wear, the pistons are also made from a proprietary steel, a material known for having exemplary thermal resistance when utilised in braking applications.

Note: Currently available only with DBA 5000 Series Rotors.

Available Calipers:

• CAR70:
  • 6-Piston Forged Caliper Front Only
  • 2 piece forged aluminium design
  • High temperature seal material as used in highest levels of motorsport
  • Fits many 18” and larger wheels
  • Disc diameter range: Ø380-410mm
• CAR69:
  • 4-Piston Forged Caliper Front/Rear
  • 2 piece forged aluminium design
  • High temperature seal material as used in highest levels of motorsport
  • Fits many 18” and larger wheels
  • Disc diameter range: Ø330-360mm

Race Calipers - Ultimate Braking Control

Alcon designs and manufactures a wide range of market leading and race winning calipers, used widely in GT racing, Touring cars and LMP racing to name but a few. Here are some of our most popular brake calipers, tested to ensure ultimate braking control. Alcon's Race Calipers include the CAR89 6-Piston, CAR36 4-Piston and CRB343 4-Piston models.

Available Calipers:

• CAR89:
  • 6-Piston Billet Race Caliper Front Only
  • Applications: General Race use, GT, Endurance.
  • Disc diameter range ø355 - 390mm
  • Billet aerospace grade aluminium alloy provides high strength and light weight
  • Differential piston diameters that minimise pad taper wear
  • Stainless steel pistons as standard
  • 2kg anti-knock back springs
  • Hard stainless steel wear plates
  • Bolted pad retainer to increase stiffness, remove retainer to change pads
  • Not dust sealed
• CR6380:
  • 6-Piston Forged Race Caliper Front Only
  • Applications: Touring car, One Make Series and General Race use.
  • Disc diameter range ø343 - 380mm
  • Radial mounting for maximum rigidity and firm, consistent pedal.
  • Differential piston diameters that minimise pad taper wear.
  • Aluminium pistons as standard, stainless steel pistons available as an option to reduce heat transfer to brake fluid.
  • 2Kg Anti-knock back springs.
  • Hard stainless steel wear plates.
  • Hard stainless steel pad support and abutment pins.
  • Bolted pad retainer to increase stiffness, remove retainer to change pads.
  • Not dust sealed
• CRB343:
  • 4-Piston Forged Race Caliper Front/Rear
  • Applications: Rally, Group N+, Touring Car and General Race use.
  • Disc diameter range: ø280 - 343mm
  • Radial mount for maximum rigidity and firm, consistent pedal
  • Differential piston diameters to minimise pad taper wear
  • 2kg anti-knock back springs
  • Hard stainless steel wear plates
  • Fixed pad retainer bars to increase stiffness, remove caliper to change pads
  • Not dust sealed
• CAR36:
  • 4-Piston Billet Race Caliper Rear Only
  • Disc diameter range: ø280 - 343mm
  • Stainless steel pistons as standard
  • 2kg anti-knock back springs
  • Hard stainless steel wear plates
  • Bolted pad retainer to increase stiffness
  • Remove retainer to change pads
  • 28.6/28.6mm Piston Sizes
  • Not dust sealed

Alcon 2-Piece Floating Discs

Advantage Extreme discs have been engineered to produce optimum bite, thermal stability, and durability in an exceptionally high strength to low weight design. This has been achieved by combining a special Alcon-developed iron alloy disc with an aerospace specification alloy bell.

All Alcon Discs Feature:

• Unique crescent grooves on friction faces provide the bite usually associated with drilled discs without the attendant durability problems.
• Directional curved cooling vanes for optimum cooling performance.
• Alcon’s floating disc system* (as used in the majority of applications) has been designed to allow thermal expansion of the disc throughout its life while minimising the tendency to judder.
• *Note: CAR98 Front 332mm Kit features non-floating Alcon discs

DBA 5000 T3 Slotted Discs

Sharing all the benefits of the 4000 Series, DBA's 5000 Series rotors are a composite 2 piece direct replacement brake rotor. DBA uses only the highest quality materials to ensure optimal performance under the most strenuous circumstances, combining high carbon cast-iron rings with aerospace grade aluminium hats (T6061-T6), held together with National Aerospace Standards (NAS) bolts and crimp nuts.

Built on the foundations of DBA's T2 slot, the T3 slot design features additional precise CNC machined tri-symmetrical slots, resulting in an even quieter, more responsive and smoother braking experience. The T3 slot increases the number of exit points for brake pad friction dust and gases to escape through, further increasing the consistency and effectiveness of every brake stop.

DBA's revolutionary universal slot design eliminates the need for separate left and right slot designs seen in traditional rotor designs. DBA's 5000 Series T3 rotors are recommended for all performance applications from street driving, 4x4 and SUV, light utility vehicles, track days, club racing, rally cars and armoured vehicles.

DBA 5000 T3 Features:

• 2-Piece Design with Aerospace grade aluminium hats (T6061-T6)
• Kangaroo Paw 144 diamond and tear drop pillar ventilation system
• T3 Slot 48 precision CNC machined slots
• XG150 High Carbon Alloyed Iron
• Thermographic Temperature Monitoring

What’s in the box

All Alcon Big Brake Kits include all the parts that you will need, excluding brake pads and fluid (see below):

• (2) 4 or 6 Piston Alcon Caliper
• (2) Alcon Special Iron Alloy Disc or DBA 5000 T3 Slotted Disc
• (2) Vehicle Specific Bell Assembly with Fixings
• (2) Vehicle Specific Caliper Bracket with Fixings.
• (2) Vehicle Specifc ADR Approved Brake Line (Goodridge or HEL Performance depending on availability)

Brake Pads - Sold Separately

Brake pads are not included as this allows the end user to select an appropriate compound to suit their driving application. We offer a range of Hawk Performance pad compounds to suit your needs, from street performance pads with low dust and noise properties all the way up to full motorsport pads to suit endurance/high temperature/high friction requirements.

Important Notes:

1. Larger brake kits may require larger wheels and/or wheel spacers for fitment. A fitment diagram can be provided by request. Please email us your exact vehicle details and we will reply with a diagram you can print and test fit on your vehicle.
2. Rear brakes kit for vehicles with drum parking brake are compatible with OEM hand brake assembly but are recommended for off-road use only. The 2-piece rotors are assembled with an alumnium hat which will wear out with regular use.
3. Rear brake kits for vehicles with mechanical caliper parking brakes (eg. Honda Civic EG/EK) will require a hydraulic park brake assembly (sold separately).
4. Rear brake kits for vehicles with electronic caliper parking brakes (VW Golf/Audi) will require either a hydraulic park brake assembly or secondary caliper (both sold separately).

Vehicle Fitment:

Please consider important notes above to confirm vehicle fitment.

• 1994-2000 Subaru WRX/STI
• 2001-2007 Subaru WRX/STI

Caliper Fitment Diagrams:

Here you will find printable templates for the Alcon Big Brake Kits. To use:

• (1) Download and print this template.  Verify that the template is printed at full scale by measuring dimensions A & B.  It is helpful to glue or tape to a piece of cardboard. The dashed line represents the maximum profile of the caliper.
• (2) Remove Wheel from Vehicle. Place face-down on the ground (take care to ensure you don't scratch the wheel face, place a towel or sheet down first).
• (3) Place the wheel location spigot of the template inside the wheel and rotate the template, checking that there is a minimum of 2mm clearance between the caliper profile template and the wheel in all positions (spokes, barrel, etc..)  Wheel balance weights may be moved if clearance is an issue with them.

• CAR69 Front/Rear 332x28mm Disc
• CAR69 Front/Rear 355x28mm Disc
• CAR69 Front/Rear 380x28mm Disc
• CAR70 Front 380x34mm Disc
• CAR70 Front 400x34mm Disc
• CAR89 Front 355x32mm Disc
• CAR97 Front 355x32mm Disc
• CAR97 Front 380x32mm Disc
• CAR98 Front/Rear 332x28mm Disc
• CAR98 Front/Rear 355x32mm Disc
• CAR98 Front/Rear 380x32mm Disc