Is the plated Alcon Front Race Brake Kit for F8X the same as the anodized kit?

Yes, apart from the finish. The plated Alcon Front Race Brake Kit for F8X uses the same six-piston calipers, 380 mm rotors and brackets as the anodized kit, with nickel plated caliper bodies for owners who want the brakes to stand out behind the wheel.

Will the kit work with the stock F8X ABS and master cylinder?

Yes. Alcon sizes the caliper pistons for the stock F8X master cylinder, booster and ABS, so the kit fits without hydraulic changes and the factory stability systems keep working. The forged calipers are also compatible with aftermarket ABS systems, which matters on cars that later move to a motorsport ABS unit.

What are the rotors made from?

The rotors are two-piece assemblies: grey cast iron discs machined by Pro-System in Mooresville, North Carolina, from an iron formulated for thermal stability and consistent friction, mounted on anodized aluminum hats. The discs float on anti-rattle clips, so the iron can expand with heat without stressing the hat.

What is the difference between the anodized and nickel plated versions?

Only the caliper finish. Alcon offers this F8X kit with anodized or nickel plated calipers, and the rotors, brackets, pads and hardware are the same in both. This listing is the nickel plated version, which suits owners who want a brighter caliper that stands out behind the wheel.

How difficult is installation on a F8X BMW?

It is a bolt-on upgrade using the supplied brackets and hardware, with no cutting and no hydraulic changes. Brakes are safety-critical, so BA recommends a professional shop that will torque every fastener to specification, bleed the system and confirm wheel clearance before the car is driven.

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Alcon Pro-System Front Race Brake Kit for F8X BMW M2, M3 and M4 (Nickel Plated)

Alcon’s Pro-System Front Race Brake Kit for F8X BMW M2, M3 and M4 in nickel plate pairs a bright, unmistakably motorsport caliper with the thermal capacity these heavy, fast cars need on track. Forged six-piston calipers with stainless steel pistons clamp 380 x 36 mm Pro-System rotors, two-piece assemblies machined from grey cast iron in Mooresville, North Carolina. Alcon’s quick-change pad design means pads can be swapped at the circuit without removing the caliper, and the kit is dyno-bedded before shipping.

Features

Forged aluminum six-piston Alcon front calipers with stainless steel pistons
380 x 36 mm two-piece front rotors in grey cast iron, machined by Pro-System in Mooresville, North Carolina
Fully floating rotor attachment with anti-rattle clips on anodized aluminum hats
Nickel plated caliper finish
Staggered piston diameters and a bolted pad retainer for even pad wear and a firm pedal
Quick-change pads that come out without removing the caliper
High performance pads included and dyno-bedded to the rotors
The Front Race Brake Kit for F8X is sold as a complete front axle set

What’s Included

Six-piston front calipers (L/R)
380 x 36 mm front rotors with aluminum hats (x2)
Caliper mounting brackets
High performance brake pads (front axle set)
Anti-rattle clips and mounting hardware

Applications

BMW M2: F87 | 2016-2021
BMW M3: F80 | 2015-2018
BMW M4: F82 / F83 | 2015-2020

Notes

Alcon lists the F8X kits for the M2, M3 and M4; contact BA to confirm fitment on the M2 Competition, M2 CS and M4 CS and GTS
Confirm wheel clearance for the 380 mm rotor and six-piston caliper with BA before ordering
Also offered with anodized calipers; the matching plated F8X rear race kit is sold separately, or buy both as the plated F8X front and rear race kit
Brakes are a safety-critical system, and BA recommends installation by a professional shop

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the plated Alcon Front Race Brake Kit for F8X the same as the anodized kit? Yes, apart from the finish. The plated Alcon Front Race Brake Kit for F8X uses the same six-piston calipers, 380 mm rotors and brackets as the anodized kit, with nickel plated caliper bodies for owners who want the brakes to stand out behind the wheel.
Will the kit work with the stock F8X ABS and master cylinder? Yes. Alcon sizes the caliper pistons for the stock F8X master cylinder, booster and ABS, so the kit fits without hydraulic changes and the factory stability systems keep working. The forged calipers are also compatible with aftermarket ABS systems, which matters on cars that later move to a motorsport ABS unit.
What are the rotors made from? The rotors are two-piece assemblies: grey cast iron discs machined by Pro-System in Mooresville, North Carolina, from an iron formulated for thermal stability and consistent friction, mounted on anodized aluminum hats. The discs float on anti-rattle clips, so the iron can expand with heat without stressing the hat.
What is the difference between the anodized and nickel plated versions? Only the caliper finish. Alcon offers this F8X kit with anodized or nickel plated calipers, and the rotors, brackets, pads and hardware are the same in both. This listing is the nickel plated version, which suits owners who want a brighter caliper that stands out behind the wheel.
How difficult is installation on a F8X BMW? It is a bolt-on upgrade using the supplied brackets and hardware, with no cutting and no hydraulic changes. Brakes are safety-critical, so BA recommends a professional shop that will torque every fastener to specification, bleed the system and confirm wheel clearance before the car is driven.

About Alcon

Alcon Components has engineered racing brakes and clutches in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, and has supplied brakes to top-level teams and constructors since 1983. Its hardware won world rally titles with Audi in 1984 and Volkswagen in 2016, put Alcon into Formula One with Beatrice-Haas in 1986 and made it the sole braking supplier to Formula E from 2014. On the road it supplied the carbon ceramic upgrade for the Bentley Continental GT and the foundation brakes for all 40 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro cars. In 2017 Alcon took a substantial stake in Pro-System of Mooresville, North Carolina, which machines the rotors, hats and hardware for Alcon brake kits sold in the US.

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