Product Description
Are you looking to make your F8X M2C3/4 BMW faster in the 1/4 mile or 1/2 mile racing? Want to run 17″ wheels in the rear? Want to RETAIN the stock parking brake? Want to drop 21 lbs of unsprung weight off the front of your F8X M2C/M3/M4 at the same time? Do not want to break the bank while doing so? Look no further than the VTT F8X BMW Ultimate Lightweight Front Brake Kit! 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 Wilwood parts, coupled with DOT-approved brake lines, CNC 7075 rotor hats/brackets, and a CEL eliminator harness for the brake sensor.
Many more aggressive brake pad compounds exist from various manufacturers, and you can tailor to your needs.
6-PISTON DYNAPRO PAD STYLE 6712
4-PISTON DYNAPRO PAD STYLE 7812
Fitment Guide:
F8X Series rear brake fitment
- 2′ F87 M2 (11/2014 — 06/2017)
- 2′ F87 M2 LCI (09/2016 — 12/2019)
- 3′ F80 M3 (04/2012 — 06/2015)
- 3′ F80 M3 LCI (01/2015 — 10/2018)
- 4′ F82 M4 (02/2013 — 02/2017)
- 4′ F82 M4 LCI (05/2016 — 12/2019)
- 4′ F83 M4 (06/2013 — 02/2017)
- 4′ F83 M4 LCI (05/2016 — 12/2019)
This kit comes in 2 different variations, with two different caliper sizes for each
HD 6-Piston Version: Normal street driving, track duties, and drag racing duties
- VTT Custom 13″ HD Rotors
- Genuine Wilwood DynaoPro 6-Piston Calipers
- Genuine Wilwood BP-20 Brake Pads
- DOT Approved Brake lines
- VTT CNC Rotor Hats
- VTT CNC Brackets
HD 4-Piston Version: Normal street driving, and drag racing duties
- VTT Custom 13″ HD Rotors
- Genuine Wilwood Dyna-Pro 4-Piston Calipers
- Genuine Wilwood BP-20 Brake Pads
- DOT Approved Brake lines
- VTT CNC Rotor Hats
- VTT CNC Brackets
Weight saving information
VTT Dragkit vs OEM Per Side:
- OEM Steel kit 27.1 lbs per side – Total 54.2
- VTT HD Kit Spec 37 Rotors 4 Piston Calipers – 16.6 Lbs per side – 29.2 Lbs total – 21 Lbs savings over Stock steel kit
- VTT HD Kit Spec 37 Rotors 6 Piston Calipers – 18.1 Lbs per side – 36.2 Lbs total – 18 Lbs savings over Stock steel kit
More weight information:
- HD Rotor Spec 37- 11 Lbs
- DynaPro Caliper 3.6Lbs
- DynoPro 6 Piston Caliper 5.1 Lbs
- 6 Piston Pads (one side) 1.7 Lbs
- Rotor Hat 2Lb
- 4 Piston Pads (one side) 1.0 Lbs
Disclaimer: The 6/4-Piston HD kits are designed for street use, and drag racing. Never use for heavy braking racing environments such as Auto-X or Road Racing. Scalloped kits should never be used for street driving, and are ONE-PASS COOLDOWN DRAG RACING ONLY, EVEN IN THIS ENVIRONMENT, THEY MAY CRACK IF USED TOO AGGRESSIVELY. Always drive within your limits!