Do the Alcon Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35 fit the factory GT-R calipers?

No. Alcon supplies the Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35 as replacement pads for its RC6 kits, so they are shaped for the six-piston Alcon RC6 caliper rather than the factory Nissan caliper. If your GT-R still runs the factory front brakes, BA can quote the correct pads for it.

How do I change the pads in an RC6 caliper?

The RC6 uses pin-mounted pads. Remove the retaining pins, slide the worn pads out, push the pistons back carefully and slide the new pads in, then refit the pins and pump the pedal before driving. The caliper stays bolted to its bracket throughout the pad change.

Do new pads need bedding in?

Yes. Bed in new pads with a series of progressively harder stops from moderate speed, without coming to a full stop at the end of each, and then let the brakes cool. That lays down an even transfer layer on the rotor and gives a consistent pedal before hard driving or a track session.

When should the pads be replaced?

Replace them before the friction material reaches its minimum thickness, and check them before every track day, because a single session can use a large share of a pad. Uneven wear across the pad or from side to side is a sign to inspect the caliper and rotors at the same time.

Should I replace rotors when I fit the Alcon Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35?

Not always. Fit the Alcon Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35 to rotors that are above their minimum thickness and free of cracks or heavy scoring. If the rotors are near the end of their life, replacing pads and rotors together lets them bed in as a set, and BA stocks the RC6 front rotors.

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Alcon Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35 Nissan GT-R RC6 Brake Kit

The Alcon Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35 Nissan GT-R are the CAR70 RS29 front pad set that Alcon supplies as replacement pads for its RC6 kits. The RC6 is the six-piston, two-piece forged caliper in Alcon’s front big brake kit for the R35, and it uses pin-mounted pads, so a pad change is quick: remove the retaining pins, slide the old pads out and the new set in, without unbolting the caliper. For a GT-R that sees regular track days, keeping a spare set on the shelf is the easy way to stay on track.

Features

Alcon CAR70 RS29 front pad set
Replacement pads for Alcon RC6 kits
Pin-mounted design for a quick pad change without removing the caliper
Sold as a front axle set

Specifications

Alcon description: CAR70 RS29 brake pad set, front
Caliper: Alcon RC6, six-piston
RC6 pad area: 117.5 square cm per caliper, per Alcon

What’s Included

Front brake pad set for one axle

Applications

Nissan GT-R: R35 | 2009-2021, with an Alcon RC6 front kit

Notes

For Alcon RC6 calipers only; these pads do not fit the factory Nissan calipers
Used in the RC6 front kit in grey or red
Turn 14 also lists this pad set against BMW models; confirm your caliper with BA before ordering for any car other than the R35 GT-R
Bed in new pads before hard driving
Brakes are a safety-critical system, and BA recommends installation by a professional shop

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the Alcon Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35 fit the factory GT-R calipers? No. Alcon supplies the Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35 as replacement pads for its RC6 kits, so they are shaped for the six-piston Alcon RC6 caliper rather than the factory Nissan caliper. If your GT-R still runs the factory front brakes, BA can quote the correct pads for it.
How do I change the pads in an RC6 caliper? The RC6 uses pin-mounted pads. Remove the retaining pins, slide the worn pads out, push the pistons back carefully and slide the new pads in, then refit the pins and pump the pedal before driving. The caliper stays bolted to its bracket throughout the pad change.
Do new pads need bedding in? Yes. Bed in new pads with a series of progressively harder stops from moderate speed, without coming to a full stop at the end of each, and then let the brakes cool. That lays down an even transfer layer on the rotor and gives a consistent pedal before hard driving or a track session.
When should the pads be replaced? Replace them before the friction material reaches its minimum thickness, and check them before every track day, because a single session can use a large share of a pad. Uneven wear across the pad or from side to side is a sign to inspect the caliper and rotors at the same time.
Should I replace rotors when I fit the Alcon Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35? Not always. Fit the Alcon Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35 to rotors that are above their minimum thickness and free of cracks or heavy scoring. If the rotors are near the end of their life, replacing pads and rotors together lets them bed in as a set, and BA stocks the RC6 front rotors.

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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Alcon Replacement Front Brake Pads for R35 Nissan GT-R RC6 Brake Kit [ALAPNP4470X102.4]

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