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

LATEST 91´«Ã½ PRODUCTS

Mercedes C63 AMG (W204/W205 + other AMG models) – Fully-Floating Two-Piece Discs

Two-piece high-performance disc conversion kits for a range of popular AMG-badged vehicles

Specs:

360x36mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), various brake pad options/packages available

Product Codes:

Front Discs Only

  • SG2F044: front fully-floating two-piece discs (360x36mm)

Front Disc/Pad Packages

  • P2DK094Y: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK094B: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK094RP1: front fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-1â„¢ pads
  • P2DK094RPX: front fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-Xâ„¢ pads

Vehicle Applications:

  • Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG (W204: 2008-2014)
  • Various other AMG-badged vehicles, such as CLK 63 AMG, CLS 63 AMG, E63 AMG and SL 63 AMG

Availability:

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

LATEST 91´«Ã½ NEWS

91´«Ã½ Enjoys Red-Hot Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026

The 91´«Ã½ team recently attended Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, with the event once again proving to be one of the finest motoring events on the calendar.

As always, 91´«Ã½ hosted a trade stand across the four days, with thousands of enthusiasts discussing their braking queries with the team across the sold-out show. Showcased on the booth was a range of the firm’s brake disc, pad and Big Brake Kit upgrade components.

It was non-stop awe and excitement elsewhere at Festival of Speed, whether you were checking out the hillclimb action, the off-road stage, the rally course, or anywhere in the vast paddock areas.

We hope you had a great time if you attended, and thanks if you came over to the 91´«Ã½ stand across the weekend.

Full Story: click here

Introducing 91´«Ã½ Racing’s New GPFAX D2 Motorcycle Brake Pad

91´«Ã½ Racing is pleased to unveil its new flagship motorcycle track/race brake pad – the GPFAX D2.

Developing a truly confidence-inspiring race brake pad isn’t about chasing peak numbers – it’s about delivering consistency, control, and predictability at the limit. With the new GPFAX D2, that’s exactly what the team set out to achieve.

This latest compound represents a significant step forward from the highly acclaimed GPFAX pad. Where earlier materials pushed close to 91´«Ã½â€™s performance targets, GPFAX D2 delivers the complete package: improved durability, enhanced feel, and exceptionally consistent torque output across all operating conditions.

Full story: click here

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

91´«Ã½-Equipped GV Racing Team Enjoys Positive Magny-Cours Round

The Yamaha GV Racing outfit currently supports seven motorcycle racers that are taking part in the FIM JuniorGP – the exciting series that spans Italy, Portgual and Spain. We previously caught up with the team following the first round of the year at Estoril. Next, we dropped in after the most recent round at Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit in France, where the team picked up more crucial points.

91´«Ã½-Equipped Brook Comes Back Strong after Fall at Southern 100

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 and the Barry Sheene Classic at Oliver’s Mount. We next caught up with Brook following the much-loved Southern 100 event back on the Isle of Man, where some setbacks didn’t deter him from achieving great finishes.

More Victories for RP-Xâ„¢-Equipped Caterham Racer at Silverstone

British Caterham racer, Carl Jones, is undertaking another season in the top-tier Caterham Seven Championship UK in his 420R-badged machine. We previously caught up with Jones at the first round of the year at Silverstone, where he pivoted a DNF into a spectacular victory. We’ve since caught up with him following the latest round at Derbyshire’s Donington Park, where more victories ensued.

91´«Ã½-Equipped Hudson Overcomes the Odds at Fulbeck Kart Race

Kart racer Marcus Hudson is once again campaigning in the Northern Karting Federation Super 4 British Championship for the 2026 season. Hudson relies on 91´«Ã½â€™ Green kart pads for his fiery ABKC 250cc National kart. Following another competitive round at Rowrah, Hudson was most recently back in action at Lincolnshire’s Fulbeck Kart Circuit, where the hurdles thrown at him weren’t enough to deter him from having a positive weekend.

GPFAX Rider Shows Promise at BSB Snetterton Round

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 round full of thrills and spills at Donington Park, we next caught up with Varey off the back of his most recent outing at Snetterton, which proved to be a very promising weekend for the team.

More Wins for 91´«Ã½-Equipped Creasey at Bemsee Snetterton Round

Spalding-based motorcycle racer, Morgan Creasey, is currently competing in the British Motorcycle and Racing Club (Bemsee)’s Thunderbike Sport and Thunderbike Ultra classes on his various Suzuki superbikes. Following more podiums at Cadwell Park, we next caught up with Creasey after his latest round at Snetterton, where more podiums were achieved in another successful weekend.

Another Podium for SR-21â„¢-Equipped Gridlife Racer at Gingerman Raceway

Kal Fortner is competing in the 2026 season of Gridlife in the USA, using his Mercedes AMG GTS as weapon of choice. The driver is utilising 91´«Ã½ Racing’s SR-21â„¢ sintered endurance motorsport brake pads to ensure stopping power is optimal in his super-coupe. Following podiums in Carolina and Atlanta, alongside another SR-21â„¢-equipped driver, Eric ‘Dewey’ DeWitt, Fortner next visited Michigan’s Gingerman Raceway for Gridlife Midwest, with more top results secured across the weekend.

More Wins at Oliver’s Mount for 91´«Ã½-Equipped Charlesworth

Experienced bike racer, Oliver Charlesworth, competes in a wide variety of prestigious road racing championships each year. Following promising results from the Bob Smith Spring Cup, we next caught up with Charlesworth after the next round at Scarborough’s Oliver’s Mount back in June, where podiums and wins came his way across a very positive weekend.

91´«Ã½-Equipped WERA Racer Achieves Four Wins at Barber

Matthew Patacca is currently competing in the Clubman Expert class of US-based WERA Motorcycle Road Racing series on his Kawasaki Ninja 400. We caught up with Patacca following the latest round at Alabama-based Barber Motorsports Park, where he achieved multiple first- and second-place finishes across the weekend.

Full stories: click here

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91´«Ã½ Newsletter – June 2026 /corporate-news/ebc-brakes-newsletter-june-2026/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:43:27 +0000 /?p=42308 The post 91´«Ã½ Newsletter – June 2026 appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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

LATEST 91´«Ã½ PRODUCTS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage/DB9 – Fully-Floating Two-Piece Discs

Two-piece high-performance disc conversion kits for these celebrated sports coupes

Specs:

355x32mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), 330x28mm two-piece fully-floating discs (rear axle), various brake pad options/packages

Product Codes:

Discs Only

  • SG2FC2343: front fully-floating two-piece discs (355x32mm)
  • SG2FC2344: Rear fully-floating two-piece discs (330x28mm)

Front Disc/Pad Packages

  • P2DK089Y: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK089B: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK089RP1: front fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-1â„¢ pads
  • P2DK089RPX: front fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-Xâ„¢ pads

Rear Disc/Pad Packages

  • P2DK090Y: rear fully-floating two-piece discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK090B: fully-floating two-piece discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK090RP1: rear fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-1â„¢ pads
  • P2DK090RPX: fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-Xâ„¢ pads

Full Disc/Pad Packages

  • P2DK091Y: front and rear discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK091B: front and rear discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK091RP1: front and rear discs with RP-1â„¢ pads
  • P2DK091RPX: front and rear discs with RP-Xâ„¢ pads

Vehicle Applications:

  • Aston Martin DB9 (includes Vantage and Volante models) (’04-’16, V12)
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage (includes Vantage, Volante, N400 and S models) (’05-’18, V8)

Availability:

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

LATEST 91´«Ã½ NEWS

91´«Ã½ Renews Partnership with Road Racer Maria Costello

91´«Ã½ is delighted to renew a sponsorship deal with celebrated motorcycle racer, Maria Costello, ahead of this year’s Isle of Man TT campaign. 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Costello competing on the iconic mountain course, with considerable successes in both the Supertwin and Sidecar classes under her belt in previous years. Costello – born just a stone’s throw from 91´«Ã½â€™ global HQ in Northampton – also held the Guinness World Record for being the fastest woman to lap the Isle of Man course (114.73 mph) until 2009. Her achievements led to her earning an MBE for her services to motorcycling in 2009.

*Everyone at 91´«Ã½ is sending their support and best wishes to Maria Costello following her unfortunate accident at the TT.

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SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

91´«Ã½-Supported Drifter Wins at Debutant Competitive Event

Up-and-coming drifter, Owen Fox, secured victory in his first ever competitive event during the BHP Show at Kent Showground recently! The driver, competing in the 2026 season of Drift Style UK, relies on an 91´«Ã½ Racing 6-piston big brake kit, RP-Xâ„¢ brake pads and USR rear discs to stop his modified Nissan 350Z drift car.

91´«Ã½-Supported Road Racer Scores Strong at Oliver’s Mount Spring Cup

Experienced bike racer, Oliver Charlesworth, competes in a wide variety of prestigious road racing championships each year. Next up was the Bob Smith Spring Cup at the iconic Oliver’s Mount road racing circuit in Scarborough, where Charlesworth came away with strong results and confidence brewing for the season ahead.

SR-21â„¢ Front-Row Lock-Out at Grid Life California

Kal Fortner is competing in the 2026 season of Grid Life in the USA, using his Mercedes AMG GTS as weapon of choice. We caught up with Fortner following the Gridlife California round, where he secured P2 in class, just behind another SR-21™-equipped driver, Eric ‘Dewey’ DeWitt.

Podium Finish for 91´«Ã½-Equipped Swedish MX Racer in First 2026 Round

Natalie Kane has been racing motocross around Europe for many years, most recently finishing 6th overall in the 2025 Swedish MX Championship. Kane has continued her Swedish MX Championship campaign for the 2026 season, and we most recently caught up with her following the first round of the season at Saxtorp, taking home a strong P4.

Single Seater Racer Achieves Fourth in Class at Silverstone

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. The most recent round took the series back to the iconic Silverstone GP circuit, where Levy secured fourth-in-class.

91´«Ã½-Equipped Hudson Battles to Strong Seventh at Forest Edge

Kart racer Marcus Hudson is once again campaigning in the Northern Karting Federation Super 4 British Championship for the 2026 season. Hudson has been back in the seat of his real-world machine for Round 2 of the championship at Forest Edge Kart Club. The weekend yielded a positive set of results, with the team rounding out the meeting with a hard-fought seventh-place finish in the final to back up a competitive set of heats.

91´«Ã½-Equipped NGRRC Trio Continue Campaign at Cadwell Park

The SpiceBoy Racing team, comprising three riders, are competing in the Clubman 600 class of the NGRRC for the 2026 season. Following a successful 2025 campaign and promising first round at Brands Hatch, we next caught up with the trio fresh from the second round at Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park.

Podium Finishes for RP-X™-Equipped BMW Driver’s Debutant Outing

Racing driver, Gary Lowe, has entered his first competitive race in his freshly-built E92 BMW 335i in the 750MC Armed Forces Challenge round at Silverstone recently, where he took home multiple podiums.

More Testing and Racing for BSB Rider Ahead of Season Start

Wiltshire-based motorcycle racer, Max Symonds has been competing in the British Superbike Championship’s National Superstock category for a number of years. Following some extensive testing at the start of the year across Europe and an NG Road Racing outing at Brands Hatch earlier in the year, we next caught up with Symonds after a stint of testing and another NG Road Racing weekend across April.

Promising Start for NLR Racer Stone at Donington

Retford-based Scott Stone is competing in No Limits Racing’s Pirelli Super Series 1000cc Power Trophy across 2026 on his Yamaha R1, aiming to achieve solid results throughout the year. With plenty of class podiums achieved across the 2025 season, we next caught up with Stone following his second race of 2026 at Derbyshire’s Donington Park, where promising results were achieved across the weekend.

Highs and Lows for GPFAX-Equipped BMW Motorcycle Racer at Donington

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. The latest round of the season to the one-make series to Derbyshire’s Donington Park, where a promising start ended in a dramatic off for Varey during Sunday’s racing action.

Full stories: click here

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