VTT G8X BMW Ultimate Lightweight Front Brake Kit

Don’t be fooled by non-vented- 4-piston caliper front drag brake kits for the G8X. That is all they are good for, one use, Drag racing. If you want a brake kit that matches what your G8X is and is as comfortable doing repeated stops on the street, highway, etc. look no further! VTT G8X Lightweight front brake kit drops almost 60lbs off the front of your G8X, all while using 13 vented rotors, and 6 piston calipers. These brakes will give the factory setup a run for its money in stopping power, and allow you to run the front wheels you need for the traction! This kit will allow you to run the wheel/tire combo you need to drop your ETs all while putting the car on a significant diet over the stock front brake setup.

The kit is a true plug-and-play kit using Genuine VTT parts, coupled with DOT-approved brake lines, CNC 7075 rotor hats/brackets.

• G8X Brake Conversion weights

  FRONT

  • Factory caliper 18.3lbs
  • Factory rotor 28.6lbs
  • Total factory weight 46.9lbs
  • VTT 6 Piston caliper and bracket 5.3lbs
  • VTT rotor and hat 12.5lbs
  • Total VTT weight 17.8lbs
  • Per side weight savings 29.1lbs
  • Total un-sprung weight savings 58.2lbs
  • Rotating weight savings 32.2lbs

  REAR

  • Factory rear rotor 18lbs
  • Factory rear caliper 15.1lbs
  • Total factory weight per side 33.1lbs
  • VTT rotor and hat 12.4lbs
  • VTT 6 Piston caliper 5.3Lbs
  • VTT 4 Piston Caliper and bracket 4 lbs
  • Total VTT 6 Piston weight per side 17.7lbs
  • Total VTT 4 Piston weight per side 16.4lbs
  • Per side weight savings 15.4lbs-16.7
  • Total Un-sprung weight savings- 30.8lbs-32.1Lbs
  • Total Rotating Weight savings 11.2lbs-12.5lbs Rotating

Brake Pad Choice

Choose between VTT Steet, and VTT Track pads. Street is a more street friendly pad, lower dust, lower initial bite, MUST be bedded properly, and warm to hold the car during brake boosting. Track is a more aggressive pad, higher dust, very high initial bite, MUST be bedded properly. but will hold the car during brake boosting even when cold.

Many more aggressive brake pad compounds exist from various manufacturers, and you can tailor to your needs.

6-Piston Dynapro Pad Style 6712

Disclaimer: The VTT HD kits are designed for street use, and drag racing. Always drive within your limits!

**PLEASE NOTE: PADS MUST BE BEDDED PROPERLY TO GET FULL BRAKING FROM THE KIT, IF YOU DO NOT BED THE PADS PROPERLY YOU MAY ONLY GET 30-50% OF THE BRAKING ABILITY. IF YOU GLAZE THE PADS YOU MUST REMOVE THE ROTOR, SAND THEM DOWN, AND THEN REBED. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!**