Akebono 10-Piston Calipers & Complete Carbon-Ceramic Rotor Upgrade for Range Rover Sport SVR

# I. Basic Vehicle Information Model: Range Rover Sport SVR Stock Brake Configuration: 380mm ventilated cast iron rotors paired with Brembo 6-piston calipers at the front; 365mm cast iron rotors with single-piston floating calipers at the rear. Existing drawbacks of the factory braking system: 1. The vehicle features heavy curb weight and powerful horsepower. Severe brake fade easily occurs during successive aggressive braking, resulting in a spongy brake pedal and extended stopping distance. 2. Cast iron rotors add substantial unsprung mass, leading to slow steering response and insufficient roll control during cornering. 3. Massive brake dust stains wheels black permanently. The rotors are prone to rust and rapid wear, requiring replacement every tens of thousands of kilometers. # II. Full Upgrade Solution: Akebono 10-Piston Front Calipers + Front & Rear Carbon-Ceramic Brake System ## Full Parts List ### 1. Front Brake Assembly - Akebono opposed forged 10-piston caliper: symmetrical 5-piston layout on both sides, one-piece forged construction for ultra-high rigidity, delivering progressive, linear pedal feel without abrupt bite. - 420×40mm aerospace-grade carbon-ceramic brake rotors with directional vented drilled design and lightweight aluminum floating hats. - Carbon-ceramic specific performance brake pads, vehicle-specific CNC-machined high-strength brackets, stainless steel braided brake hoses, and a full set of heavy-duty mounting bolts. ### 2. Rear Brake Assembly - Matching 4-piston integrated electro-mechanical calipers (retains the original electronic parking brake function). - 380×28mm carbon-ceramic floating split rotors of the same material. ## Core Advantages of the Upgrade Package ### 1. Performance Benefits of Akebono 10-Piston Calipers Staged pressure distribution across ten pistons expands the friction contact area by 32% compared with the stock 6-piston setup, drastically boosting braking torque. The one-piece forged caliper maintains exceptional rigidity with zero deformation or uneven pad wear under heavy braking. Tuned with Japanese brake characteristics, it delivers gentle, controllable stopping power with light pedal input and consistent clamping force under hard braking, eliminating the dead travel in the factory brake pedal and improving safety on wet roads. ### 2. Key Features of Carbon-Ceramic Brake Rotors - Outstanding high-temperature resistance: Withstand peak temperatures up to 1300°C, completely avoiding brake fade, rotor deformation and shudder during repeated heavy braking on long downhill slopes. - Extreme weight reduction: Carbon-ceramic material only has 1/3 the density of cast iron. The full four-wheel set cuts over 30kg of weight versus stock iron rotors. Reduced unsprung mass directly sharpens steering responsiveness and suspension rebound performance. - Extra-long service life: Last over 400,000km under daily road conditions, 5 times the lifespan of cast iron rotors, greatly lowering frequent replacement costs. - Rust-free & clean braking: Oxidation-resistant material generates barely any brake dust, keeping wheels spotless and cutting down wheel cleaning maintenance. - Reliable performance in rain and snow: Directional ventilation channels rapidly disperse water films on rotor surfaces, preventing brake slippage and abnormal noise on wet pavement.