IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE USE OF TAROX COMPONENTS IN COMPETITION
Motorsport is dangerous. When used in competition, vehicles are usually driven to their limits and essential factors which are considered important in normal road use, such as consumption, smooth ride and comfort, are disregarded in favour of more important elements such as speed, traction and handling.
Whilst normal road drivers must abide to the relevant laws that rule the essential aspects of driving (speed limits, overtaking, general safety) in motorsport it is quite the opposite and risk taking is one of the key factors of being successful.
It has to be considered when using a car on a race track that it involves increased stress on essential components such as tyres, clutch, engine and brakes. Brake components must be constantly monitored to avoid the situation where excessive wear or fatigue affects the performance of the brakes and - ultimately - safety. For the above mentioned reasons, although TAROX is committed to submit all its production to the most stringent quality checks, cannot offer any warranty for brake components used - even partially - on a race track nor accept any liability for any damage arising in connection with the competitions.
TAROX have developed several racing calipers which can provide the answer to virtually any racing application. In order to help you to choose the most appropriate calipers there are a few factors that should be considered.
Right caliper for the right disc
For each caliper we can provide different gaps therefore when ordering a caliper it is essential to advise the brake disc thickness so that TAROX can provide a caliper with the appropriate gap.
Some TAROX calipers work for discs of different brake surface width (usually 50mm and 60mm) . When choosing the right disc and caliper combination it is essential to take into account this factor to achieve the best possible braking performance.
Piston Number
In principle the more the better, so choose six instead of four and ten instead of six unless the relevant Technical Regulations dictate a limit in the calipers number of pistons. More pistons mean:
1. Pressure is more evenly distributed across the pads.
2. Better cooling action of the pads, because of more airflow behind the pad's metal support.
3. Less stress factors on the caliper itself.
4. More responsive brake pedal.
Piston Size
For each TAROX racing calliper we may offer different piston sizes. If you are in any doubt as to the most suitable piston size for your application our technical department will be happy to advise the best and most efficient solution for your car based on the size of the master cylinder.
Servo Brake
If allowed by the relevant Technical Rules, we recommend to keep the Servo as TAROX calipers are at there best when used with a servo If a servo is not an option please take into consideration that much more effort is required to brake.
Servicing TAROX Brake Calipers
TAROX calipers are designed to work without any particular service in its internal parts- mainly pistons and o-rings - As a result no repair kits and/or spares are available with the exclusion of bleed nipples, banjo bolts, retaining pins and the external rigid connecting pipe. Calipers that need rebuilding should to be returned to TAROX who will carry out the necessary service.
Caliper Colour
All TAROX racing calipers come with gun metal grey hard (approximately 450 Wickers) anodising for maximum life.
Brake Pads
For every TAROX caliper we have listed the TAROX pad code. These are usually available in the following TAROX racing compounds
.114 (Corsa) m 43 Work from cold
.501 (Corsa Plus) m 48 Work from cold
.115 (Sintered) m 53 May need warming up
.116 (Racing Replica) m 52 Need warming up
.601 (Racing Gold) m 53 Need warming up
Caliper available and suggested applications
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FMR Compact light weight two piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, ideal for hydraulic hand brakes or very light, open-wheel racing cars on tarmac whose power does not exceed 150HP. Code for replacement pads: SP0097 Weight without brake pads: Kg 1.25 |
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B20 FTL-4 Extremely compact four piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, most suitable for racing cars whose disc diameter do not exceed 230mm of diameter, power does not exceed 90HP, weight does not exceed 700 kg. It can be bolted directly on to disc brake classic Mini's without adapting brackets Code for replacement pads: SP0020 Weight without brake pads: Kg 0.80 |
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B25S-6 Light weight six piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, suitable for racing and rally cars whose discs do not exceed 250mm in diameter, and weight does not exceed 900 kg. Also used for smaller fast road brake conversion kits Code for replacement pads: SP0153M Weight without brake pads: Kg. 0.95 |
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B27-6 Light weight six piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, suitable for racing and rally cars whose discs do not exceed 270mm in diameter, and weight does not exceed 1050 kg. Also used for fast road brake conversion kits Code for replacement pads: SP0153M Weight without brake pads: Kg. 1.50 |
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B27-6 Radial Radial mounted version of B27-6 caliper. Code for replacement pads: SP0153M Weight without brake pads: Kg. 1.35 |
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B280-4 Very rigid four piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, suitable for racing cars whose discs do not exceed 280mm in diameter and weight does not exceed 1050 kg and the relevant Technical Rules limit the maximum number of pistons in each caliper to 4. Suitable for 50mm wide brake surfaces Code for replacement pads: SP0102 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 1.9 |
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B280-6 Very rigid six piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, suitable for racing cars whose disc do not exceed 280mm in diameter and weight does not exceed 1050 kg. Suitable for 50mm wide brake surfaces. Also used for some TAROX fast road brake conversion kits. Code for replacement pads: SP0102 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 1.8 |
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BF30-6 Light weight six piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, Ideal for rear applications where the discs do not exceed 300mm in diameter. Recommended for Sprint racing and Rally Code for replacement pads: SP2703M Weight without brake pads: Kg. 1.45 |
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BF34-6 Light weight six piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, Ideal for rear applications where the discs do not exceed 340mm in diameter. Also used for some TAROX rear fast road brake conversion kits. Code for replacement pads: SP2703M Weight without brake pads: Kg. 1.5 |
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B320-6 Radial mounted six piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, suitable for those racing cars whose discs do not exceed 320mm in diameter and the relevant Technical Rules limit the maximum number of pistons in each caliper to 6. Suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 50mm wide. Also used for some TAROX fast road brake conversion kits. Code for replacement pads: SP0102 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 1.9 |
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B32-6 Light weight six piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, suitable for those racing cars whose discs do not exceed 330mm in diameter and the relevant Technical Rules limit the maximum number of pistons in each caliper to 6. Suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 60mm wide. Also used for most TAROX fast road brake conversion kits. Code for replacement pads: SP0239 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 2.2 |
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B32-10 Light weight ten piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, suitable for those racing cars whose discs do not exceed 330mm in diameter. Suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 60mm. Also used for most TAROX fast road brake conversion kits. Code for replacement pads: SP0239 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 2.15 |
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B32-10GT High rigidity light weight ten piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, specifically designed for sprint races. Suitable for those racing cars whose discs do not exceed 330mm in diameter and the relevant Technical Rules do not limit the maximum number of pistons in each caliper. It is suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 60mm wide. Not suitable for road use. Code for replacement pads: SP0899 Weight without brake pads:Kg. 2.65 |
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B34-VC6 High resilience 6 piston caliper made from solid alloy billet, ideal for heavy duty racing like endurance due to it's reinforced structure. Suitable for those racing cars whose discs do not exceed 355mm in diameter. Suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 60mm wide Code for replacement pads: SP0239 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 2.75 |
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B34-GT10 Proven world over 10 piston GT caliper made from solid alloy billet, suitable for those racing cars of any power, whose discs do not exceed 355mm in diameter and the relevant Technical Rules do not limit the maximum number of pistons in each caliper. Suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 60mm wide. Also used for most TAROX fast road brake conversion kits. Code for replacement pads: SP0239 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 2.35 |
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B350-8 Advanced design means this extremely light weight 8 piston caliper made from solid alloy billet can save Kg's of un sprung weight as it ‘wraps' its self around discs allowing a thinner width of disc and a larger alloy bell, suitable for those racing cars whose discs do not exceed 360mm in diameter and the relevant Technical Rules do not limit the maximum number of pistons in each caliper. This caliper hosts 4 pads instead of the traditional 2 to minimise uneven wear problems even under the most intense use. Suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 50mm wide. Code for replacement pads: SP0225 Weight without brake pads:Kg. 3.1 |
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B350-12 Advanced design means this extremely light weight 12 piston caliper made from solid alloy billet can save Kg's of un sprung weight as it ‘wraps' its self around discs allowing a thinner width of disc and a larger alloy bell, suitable for racing cars whose discs do not exceed 360mm of diameter and the relevant Technical Rules do not limit the maximum number of pistons in each caliper. This caliper hosts 4 pads instead of the traditional 2 to minimise uneven wear problems even under the most intense use. Suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 50mm wide. Also used for most of TAROX high-profile fast road brake conversion kits. Code for replacement pads: SP0225 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 2.95 |
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B400-12 Advanced design means this extremely light weight 12 piston caliper made from solid alloy billet can save Kg's of un sprung weight as it ‘wraps' its self around discs allowing a thinner width of disc and a larger alloy bell, suitable for those racing cars with discs up to 400mm in diameter and the relevant Technical Rules do not limit the maximum number of pistons in each caliper. This caliper hosts 4 pads instead of the traditional 2 to minimise uneven wear problems even under the most intense use. Suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 50mm wide. Also used for TAROX high-profile fast road brake conversion kits. Code for replacement pads: SP0225 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 3.6 |
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B400-GT16 Advanced design means this massive 16 piston caliper made from solid alloy billet can bring a stop to some of the worlds heaviest and most powerful race and road cars while still keeping a firm and progressive pedal feel while not increasing un sprung weight due to its impressive lightness for such a large caliper, suitable for disc up to 400mm in diameter and the relevant Technical Rules do not limit the maximum number of pistons in each caliper. This caliper hosts 4 pads instead of the traditional 2 to minimise uneven wear problems even under the most intense use. Suitable for racing discs whose brake surface is 55mm wide. Also used for TAROX fast road brake conversion kits. Code for replacement pads: SP0331 Weight without brake pads: Kg. 5.3 |
For further information as to how to make the most of TAROX calipers e-mail our technical department at: help@tarox.com
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