When the driver steps on the brake pedal, it compresses two master brake cylinders - one for the front wheels and one for the rear - which generate fluid pressure. At the front, the system is …

Ayrton Senna became enamored with Brembo’s calipers, recognizing the technological evolution of brakes in F1. The Brazilian driver experimented with new solutions, from 4-pad calipers to …

Mar 5, 2023 · Everything depends on the bite of the brakes on the discs, so F1 cars run carbon discs and pads with aluminium six pot calipers. Carbon fibre is used for two main reasons and …

Thanks to its long-standing expertise, Brembo has designed a brake caliper for each team that allowed them to reach the targeted ratio. Some teams will prefer lighter but also less rigid …

The F1/DR1 is TBM’s top-tier 2-piston caliper, designed specifically for high clamping force application. It features 2618 Forged caliper halves for maximum stiffness, internal fluid …

Feb 28, 2024 · Nine teams will feature Brembo calipers, while one will use AP Racing calipers, a subsidiary within the Brembo Group. These calipers, adhering to the maximum regulation of 6 …

Nov 1, 2023 · But what makes F1 brakes capable of such intense stopping power? Let’s dive into the technology, guided by the Alpine F1 team, to understand the incredible mechanics behind …

Brembo, which has been present in Formula 1 since 1975 when it first supplied a small quantity of cast iron discs to the Ferrari team, is one of the pioneers in this breakthrough as shown when …

The calipers depicted within this section are the most popular brakes selected from the extensive AP Racing range and therefore will provide a solution to most, if not all applications.

Jun 17, 2025 · Explore how F1 brakes work. From carbon discs to extreme G-forces, discover the tech behind every high-speed stop in modern Formula 1.