If you own a 2004 – 2009 Volkswagen Golf MK5, EBC Brakes Racing has some good news for you, their newly released Apollo Big Brake Kits. EBC Brakes Racing is known for developing quality braking products at competitive prices that offer unparalleled levels of performance, and they didn’t hold back in this new kit. Mk5 VW Golf GTI (2004-2009) is becoming increasingly popular as a base for a track day/race car project, making it ideal for an upgrade that delivers maximum braking performance.
Proudly engineered in the UK, the brake kit features 4-piston front calipers, 330mm fully floating two-piece rotors, front Yellowstuff™ pads, front braided lines, and all fluid/fixtures required. These complete kits give a firmer and more responsive brake pedal feel and allow you to drive much longer without the onset of brake fade. Made to fit the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 2004-2009 perfectly, with this upgrade you will get a more enjoyable driving experience knowing that your vehicle’s stopping power is improved. Here are some of the features of all the parts that are included in the complete kit;
Apollo-Series Calipers
EBC’s lightweight-yet-strong aluminum 4-piston brake caliper is currently available in Stealth Black, Storm Shadow Blue, Luminous Yellow, and Racing Red.
Features:
- Two-piece bolted design that incorporates high-tensile 12.9-grade steel bolts for reinforcement of the caliper bridge section (computer FEA analysis shows that this offers significant improvements in caliper stiffness compared to a monobloc design).
- Machined from heat-treated low-pressure castings (this offers a noticeable performance advantage over conventional gravity cast calipers, exhibiting higher overall strength and a comparable caliper body stiffness to forging)
- Rather than a powder-coated finish, all Apollo calipers use an advanced high-temperature Teflon™ polyester coating process to ensure they look great for much longer.
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Fully-Floating 2-Piece Brake Rotors
EBC Brakes Racing complete kit also includes fully-floating 330x28mm two-piece rotors that allow the outer ring to expand freely in response to heat (this reduces stress which in turn extends disc life and reduces the tendency for rotor cracking during extreme use)
Features:
- Drive bobbins machined from a single piece of stainless steel giving maximum strength and corrosion resistance (this reduces maintenance requirements and ensures the outer ring continues to float freely over time)
- Rotor rings feature 48 directional internal curved vanes for improved cooling
- Unique ‘Swept Groove’ slot design for effective evacuation of braking dust and gases whilst ensuring good initial bite on brake application
- Now featuring the latest thermic black corrosion-resistant finish – the very latest in rust prevention
Yellowstuff Performance Brake Pads
Every EBC Apollo Big Brake Kit is supplied with EBC Yellowstuff™ pads for the front axle, they are capable of operating without brake fade up to 550°C, making them an equally outstanding pad for moderate track use, in addition to that their excellent cold bite and minimal brake noise make them a great pad for road use
Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Every brake kit is supplied with EBC Brakes’ stainless-steel braided brake lines for the front axle.
Feature:
- Every hose has a stainless-steel braided exterior that prevents a phenomenon known as ‘ballooning’, this braided exterior prevents the spongey feel of OE rubber lines and provides greater precision and feel under braking
Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Every kit is also supplied with 1 liter of BF307+ super DOT 4 brake fluid. This fluid has a 310°C boiling point – a significantly higher boiling point than standard DOT 5.1 fluid. Having such a high boiling point gives the braking system exceptional endurance, allowing you to push hard for extended periods without heat soak causing the fluid to boil and resulting in a fade
Fitment:
- Mk5 VW Golf GTI 2.0-litre petrol turbo (200bhp-230bhp) (2004-2009)
If you have any questions about EBC Brakes Racing or you need new braking kits for your 2004 – 2009 Volkswagen Golf MK5, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com.
