The rears are fitted with 278 mm solid discs, again with cast
iron callipers.
Not exact matches
The optional carbon - ceramic brakes fitted to our test car are no lighter than the standard cast
iron set - up thanks to the increased size of the rotors and
callipers, but they do promise to address the Gallardo's propensity to suffer brake fade in extreme use.
The wheels house new 355 mm diameter brake discs with Brembo
callipers, that can be optioned to bi-material cast
iron and aluminium discs.
In addition to regenerative braking, there's fly - by - wire (electric servo) four - wheel discs with Brembo six - piston
callipers and 368 mm semi-floating cast -
iron front rotors and four - piston / 361 mm rears.
Other changes from the Sport GT comprised a lowered ride height and 10 mm wider 295/30 rear tyres, front Brembo
iron / aluminium dual - cast brake rotors and red - painted six piston
callipers.
Outstanding stopping power across the Continental range In line with the standard Continental models, the new GT Speed is fitted with 405 mm diameter front and 335 mm rear ventilated, cast
iron brake discs and eight - piston
callipers as standard for outstanding stopping power.
The Elise has high performance AP Racing
callipers at the front and Brembo
callipers at the rear linked to 11.1 ″ (282 mm) vented and cross-drilled cast
iron discs to give excellent stopping power.