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:

Caliper    Dust Seals (suitable for street engineering certificate)    Size
CAR97    Yes    6-Piston
CAR98    Yes    4- Piston
CAR70    Yes    6-Piston
CAR69    Yes    4-Piston
TA6    Yes    6-Piston
TA4    Yes    4-Piston
CR6380    No (Track Only)    6-Piston
CAR89    No (Track Only)    6-Piston
CAR36    No (Track Only)    4-Piston
CRB343    No (Track Only)    4-Piston
CRB322    No (Track Only)    4-Piston
 

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:

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.
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.
Rear brake kits for vehicles with mechanical caliper parking brakes (eg. Honda Civic EG/EK) will require a hydraulic park brake assembly (sold separately).
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).