{"product_id":"vw-golf-gti-r-mk5-mk6-btcc-big-brake-kit-ap-racing-cp9660-nickel-finish-complete-kit-xc3-engineering","title":"VW Golf GTI \/ R MK5 MK6 BTCC Big Brake Kit – AP Racing CP9660 Nickel Finish Complete Kit | XC3 Engineering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUpgrade your VW Golf GTI \/ R MK5 MK6 with a premium, track-ready brake system: the XC3 BTCC Big Brake Kit featuring nickel-plated AP Racing CP9660 calipers, CNC-machined alloy bells and carriers, 368 mm rotors, braided lines and all required hardware. Built for performance driving, club racing, track days or performance street use — delivering robust stopping power, durability, and consistent braking under high load.\u003cbr\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 - Nickel Plated\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\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEx-BTCC brake pads Raybestos ST45 (Project MU H21 also available please contact us)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 744.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 21.1909%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.8174%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaybestos ST45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.2911%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Mu H21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.1909%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePad Compound \/ Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.8174%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eMid-to-high performance racing compound, established racing pad material. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2911%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eHigh-end \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon-ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e racing compound, competition-only spec. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 97.9688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.1909%; height: 97.9688px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.8174%; height: 97.9688px;\"\u003eEndurance, heavy braking road-course racing, clubsport, track days — good balance of performance and rotor\/ pad wear. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2911%; height: 97.9688px;\"\u003eMotorsport \/ racing: GT, road course, short-oval, high-demand braking environments; “competition-only” pad. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.1909%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature Range (Rotor)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.8174%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e– 700 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2911%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 °C – 850 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 97.9688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.1909%; height: 97.9688px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriction \/ Bite \u0026amp; Brake Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.8174%; height: 97.9688px;\"\u003eConsistent, predictable mid-to-high friction — good modulation and stable performance under repeated heavy braking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2911%; height: 97.9688px;\"\u003eVery aggressive, track-optimised friction; strong bite and fade resistance, stable through high heat cycles. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.1909%; height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotor \/ Pad Wear \u0026amp; Rotor Friendliness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.8174%; height: 117.562px;\"\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 style=\"width: 34.2911%; height: 117.562px;\"\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 style=\"height: 156.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.1909%; height: 156.75px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse-Case Strengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.8174%; height: 156.75px;\"\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 style=\"width: 34.2911%; height: 156.75px;\"\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 style=\"height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.1909%; height: 117.562px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs \/ Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.8174%; height: 117.562px;\"\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 style=\"width: 34.2911%; height: 117.562px;\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVW Golf GTI \/ R MK5 MK6\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. Please \u003ca title=\"Contact us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xc3.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePurchase Replacement Rotors → \u003ca title=\"XC3 BTCC Rotors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xc3.co.uk\/products\/btcc-brake-rotors-368mm-x-36mm-ap-racing?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=95a257dc9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eView Product \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003eInstallation to be carried out by a trained professional or Warranty can be void.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"XC3 Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53076636041483,"sku":null,"price":3395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/8484\/2763\/files\/XC3_BTCC_Brake_Kit_Nickel.jpg?v=1774529642","url":"https:\/\/www.xc3.co.uk\/products\/vw-golf-gti-r-mk5-mk6-btcc-big-brake-kit-ap-racing-cp9660-nickel-finish-complete-kit-xc3-engineering","provider":"XC3 Engineering","version":"1.0","type":"link"}