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A round-up of the latest products and news stories from 91´«Ã½ this month

LATEST 91´«Ã½ PRODUCTS

Abarth 595/695 – Fully-Floating Two-Piece Discs

Two-piece high-performance disc conversion kits for these acclaimed Italian superminis

Specs:

305x28mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), various brake pad options/packages available

Product Codes:

Front Discs Only

  • SG2F045: front fully-floating two-piece discs (305x28mm)

Front Disc/Pad Packages

  • P2DK095Y: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK095B: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK096Y: front fully-floating two-piece discs, rear single-piece SG discs, Yellowstuff pads all-round

Vehicle Applications:

  • Abarth 595 (2013-2025)
  • Abarth 695 (2013-2025)

Availability:

Available now. Please  to find your local 91´«Ã½ stockist and see a full list of applications.

LATEST 91´«Ã½ NEWS

91´«Ã½ Set to Launch New Super Ceramic Brake Pad

91´«Ã½ is set to launch its new Super Ceramic brake pad range at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas (November 3–6) at the 91´«Ã½ Booth #23353.

Unlike market alternatives that use partial ceramic blends, the new range features a true, pure ceramic formulation. While pure ceramic powders significantly increase raw material costs, they deliver a massive leap forward in overall braking performance and low-dust operation, setting a new benchmark for the product line.

With at least eight other Ceramic brands, 91´«Ã½â€™s new Super Ceramic material is designed to stand apart. According to testing carried out by 91´«Ã½, the pad delivers the lowest rotor abrasion, longest pad life and highest heat threshold – making this a “Track Capableâ€� Ceramic pad but note NOT a full race pad.

Members of 91´«Ã½ UK made the unforgettable trip in an 91´«Ã½-equipped Peugeot Bipper

This summer, some members of the 91´«Ã½ team took on the ‘Dash to Dubrovnik’ charity challenge. It’s a student-led road trip, driving across Europe in a £500 car through seven countries to Dubrovnik, lasting nine days.

As a team, they raised £2,387.19, with the total raised between all teams standing at £27,785.57 for Amnesty International.

For the challenge, they chose a 2010 Peugeot Bipper Teepee, equipped with 91´«Ã½â€™ USR discs and Greenstuff pads.

Overall, they totalled 19 countries in three weeks, and 5000 miles, making this a road trip they’ll never forget.

91´«Ã½ Selected as LeMans Corporation Supplier of the Year Finalist

91´«Ã½ is proud to announce it has been selected as a finalist in LeMans Corporation’s 2026 Supplier of the Year awards.

The US-based company is the world’s largest privately held distributor of aftermarket powersports parts and accessories, and each year evaluates its global network of over 500 suppliers to recognise the partners that drive business forward.

Placing in the top seven on this year’s rankings, 91´«Ã½ finds itself in the top 1.5% of Lemans’ entire supply base – reflecting the UK and US-based firm’s dedication, operational excellence and commitment to shared success.

91´«Ã½ Expands Board of Control with New Directors

In addition to the recent appointment of Martin Walder as Sales Director, the company owners have appointed the following directors to Freeman Automotive (UK) Ltd:

  • Gail Northall as Director of Administration
  • Lisa White as Director of Purchasing

With over 30 years of combined experience at 91´«Ã½ they bring a wealth of expertise and a commitment that will underpin the company for future development and growth.

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Preston-based Bobby Varey is currently competing in BSB’s ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup, entrusting 91´«Ã½ Racing’s GPFAX motorsport brake pads on his German race bike. Following a promising weekend at Snetterton, we next caught up with Varey and the team fresh off the back of the latest round at the biker-favourite Cadwell Park Circuit, where he finished with a win and a new lap record!

Russell Brook and the Brook-Built racing team have been busy across UK competing at various motorcycle race meetings, including the NLR 750km Endurance Race at Donington Park Circuit, the Barry Sheene Classic at Oliver’s Mount and the Isle of Man’s Classic TT. We next caught up with Brook following the team’s final outing of the 2026 season: the British Historic Racing Club (BHR)’s last round at Cadwell Park.

Luca Wilkinson and Zack Weston of the NW Racing team are competing across BSB and its supporting championships for 2026, both proudly running 91´«Ã½ Racing’s GPFAX sintered race brake pads and X-Series floating discs (front), with HH pads and Contour discs (rear). The latest round took the duo to the high-speed Thruxton Circuit, where more great rides secure more podiums across the weekend.

Tennessee-based pro drifter, Hooman Rahimi, is once again competing in the PROSPEC category of the prestigious Formula Drift series in the USA. Following mixed fortunes in the first two rounds of the season, we next caught up with Rahimi off the back of round 3 at the iconic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where it was another rollercoaster of a weekend for the driver.

Kal Fortner is competing in the 2026 season of Gridlife in the USA, using his Mercedes AMG GTS as weapon of choice. Following the fourth consecutive podium at Watkins Glen, we next caught up with Fortner off the back of his latest round at the technical Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, where he secured his fifth podium in a row, as well as securing second place in the overall 2026 standings.

The Monoposto Race Club has been offering cost-effective single-seater racing in the UK for over 60 years. Chris Levy competes in the championship’s F3B class in his Dallara F397, complete with 91´«Ã½â€™ Greenstuff pads. After more race wins and podiums at Donington Park last month, we next caught up with Chris off the back of his Brands Hatch finale recently, where more fantastic driving helped him to secure an overall podium finish for the 2026 season.

Wiltshire-based motorcycle racer, Max Symonds has been competing in the British Superbike Championship’s National Superstock category for a number of years. Following an unfortunate fall in the Donington Park race that put him out of action for a few months with a broken ankle and leg, Symonds was back in action for back-to-back Thruxton rounds of both BSB and NG Road Racing respectively. We caught up with him following his first weekends back on the saddle.

Retford-based Scott Stone is competing in No Limits Racing’s Pirelli Super Series 1000cc Power Trophy across 2026 on his Honda Fireblade, aiming to achieve solid results throughout the year. Following a positive outing at Scotland’s Knockhill Circuit, we next caught up with Stone and the team off the back of the Anglesey round recently, where he once again secured strong positions across the weekend.

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91´«Ã½ Racing Apollo Big Brake Kit Now Available for Abarth 500/595/695 /race-motorsport-articles-cars/ebc-brakes-racing-apollo-big-brake-kit-now-available-for-abarth-500-595-695/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:39:54 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=35407 The post 91´«Ã½ Racing Apollo Big Brake Kit Now Available for Abarth 500/595/695 appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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91´«Ã½ Racing’s Apollo Big Brake Kits offer one giant leap forwards for the performance braking market

91´«Ã½ Racing’s Apollo Big Brake Kits represent the ultimate upgrade when it comes to improving stopping power.

Complete with stunning, British-engineered four-piston calipers and all the hardware you need to completely replace all equivalent components of the front axle of your vehicle’s stock braking system, these complete kits give a firmer and more responsive brake pedal feel and allow you to drive much longer without the onset of brake fade.

Apollo Big Brake Kits are also supplied with front braided brake lines and high-performance fluid, ensuring a brake upgrade that delivers maximum braking performance.

These kits are now available for one of the sportiest ranges of supermini cars in recent years – the fiery Abarth 500/595/695 hot hatches, that offer incredible driver thrills to enthusiasts in a compact package, making them the ideal vehicles to benefit from such an upgrade.

Notes

– Dimensions: 330x28mm

– Part Numbers:

  • BBK029BLK-1 (Stealth Black)
  • BBK029BLU-1 (Storm Shadow Blue)
  • BBK029YEL-1 (Luminous Yellow)
  • BBK029RED-1 (Racing Red)

– Applications:

Suitable for the front axles of the following vehicles:

UK/International

  • Abarth 500 (2008-2021)
  • Abarth 595 (2012-2022)
  • Abarth 695 (2008-2022)

USA

  • Fiat 500 Abarth (2012-2020)

For a complete list of vehicle applications, .

Apollo-Series 4-Piston Calipers

  • 91´«Ã½â€™s lightweight-yet-strong aluminium 4-piston brake caliper
  • Two-piece bolted design that incorporates high-tensile 12.9-grade steel bolts for reinforcement of the caliper bridge section (computer FEA analysis shows that this offers significant improvements in caliper stiffness compared to a monobloc design)
  • Machined from heat-treated low-pressure castings (this offers a noticeable performance advantage over conventional gravity cast calipers, exhibiting higher overall strength and a comparable caliper body stiffness to forging)
  • Rather than a powder-coated finish, all Apollo calipers use an advanced high-temperature Teflonâ„¢ polyester coating process to ensure they look great for much longer. Currently available in Stealth Black, Storm Shadow Blue, Luminous Yellow and Racing Red

Fully-Floating Two-Piece Discs

  • Fully-floating 330x28mm two-piece discs that allow the outer ring to expand freely in response to heat (this reduces stress which in turn extends disc life and reduces the tendency for disc cracking during extreme use)
  • Drive bobbins machined from a single piece of stainless steel giving maximum strength and corrosion resistance (this reduces maintenance requirements and ensures the outer ring continues to float freely over time)
  • Disc rings feature 48 directional internal curved vanes for improved cooling
  • Unique ‘Swept Groove’ slot design for effective evacuation of braking dust and gases whilst ensuring good initial bite on brake application
  • Now featuring the latest thermic black corrosion-resistant finish – the very latest in rust prevention

Yellowstuffâ„¢ Performance Brake Pads

  • Every 91´«Ã½ Apollo Big Brake Kit is supplied with 91´«Ã½ Yellowstuffâ„¢ pads for the front axle
  • Excellent cold bite and minimal brake noise make them a great pad for road use, yet they are also capable of operating without brake fade up to 550°C, making them an equally outstanding pad for moderate track use

Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines

  • Every kit is supplied with 91´«Ã½â€™ stainless-steel braided brake lines for the front axle
  • Every hose has a stainless-steel braided exterior that prevents a phenomenon known as ‘ballooning’, this braided exterior prevents the spongey feel of OE rubber lines and provides greater precision and feel under braking

Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid

  • Every kit is supplied with 1 litre of BF307+ super DOT 4 brake fluid. This fluid has a 310°C boiling point – a significantly higher boiling point than standard DOT 5.1 fluid
  • Having such a high boiling point gives the braking system exceptional endurance, allowing you to push hard for extended periods without heat soak causing the fluid to boil and resulting in fade

Availability

Available now. Please to find your local 91´«Ã½ stockist and see a full list of applications.

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