{"product_id":"vw-golf-gti-r-mk5-mk6-btcc-big-brake-kit-ap-racing-cp9660-complete-upgrade-xc3-engineering-copy","title":"VW Golf GTI \/ R MK7 – BTCC Big Brake Kit – AP Racing CP9660 Complete Upgrade | XC3 Engineering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlock serious track-day performance with the XC3 BTCC Big Brake Kit for the VW Golf GTI \/ R MK7. Designed around the proven AP Racing CP9660 caliper and paired with our CNC-machined bells and carriers, this complete package gives the F8X platform the stopping power it deserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXC3 Engineering custom anodised rotor bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXC3 Engineering custom anodised caliper brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemi black bracket hardware \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x AP Racing 6 piston Pro 5000 series R calipers CP9660\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraided brake lines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x AP Racing Bobbins kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x ex-BTCC 368mm x 36mm rotors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx-BTCC brake pads Raybestos ST45 (Project MU H21 also available please contact us)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BTCC rotors are previously used components. AP Racing do not offer this rotor size for public sale, as it is exclusively provided to BTCC teams. The rotors we supply have been used during a single session at a BTCC event and have undergone inspection to confirm they are in proper working order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePads are also used items, this again keep our kit as cost effective as possible when replacing considerable parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaybestos ST45 \u0026amp; Project Mu H21 comparison \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaybestos ST45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Mu H21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePad Compound \/ Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-to-high performance racing compound, established racing pad material. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-end\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecarbon-ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eracing compound, competition-only spec. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndurance, heavy braking road-course racing, clubsport, track days — good balance of performance and rotor\/ pad wear. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorsport \/ racing: GT, road course, short-oval, high-demand braking environments; “competition-only” pad. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature Range (Rotor)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e– 700 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 °C – 850 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriction \/ Bite \u0026amp; Brake Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsistent, predictable mid-to-high friction — good modulation and stable performance under repeated heavy braking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery aggressive, track-optimised friction; strong bite and fade resistance, stable through high heat cycles. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotor \/ Pad Wear \u0026amp; Rotor Friendliness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower wear rate compared to aggressive race pads; relatively rotor-friendly - a good compromise for clubsport\/use with repeated calls. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccording to manufacturer - “very kind to the rotor,” even under high stress braking, despite high performance. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse-Case Strengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- Clubsport\/track-day cars that also see occasional road use - Situations needing consistent, repeatable braking under repeated heavy use - Good balance between performance \u0026amp; maintenance (rotor\/pad wear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- Full-on track cars, racing builds (GT, Time Attack, sprint, oval) - High-heat endurance or repeated hard braking - Builds where maximum braking performance is required and pad\/rotor wear is accepted as part of use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs \/ Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly less aggressive bite than “pure race” pads — may be less dramatic initial feel in very aggressive braking; but good balance overall.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs “competition-only” pad — may be noisy, dusty; cold-bite may be less predictable; less ideal for regular street use; pad\/rotor wear may be more demanding.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVW Golf GTI \/ R MK7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note these kits are made to order. We aim to keep everything in stock but some items may have a lead time. 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