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The motorsport brake bias balance bar and cable are the most effective tools for fine-tuning your braking performance in motorsport. Whether you’re building a race, rally, or track-day car, getting your brake balance setup correct can dramatically improve stability, corner entry control, and overall lap consistency.

Why This Guide Matters. We’ve recently seen a few customers experience fitment issues, including stripped threads and minor fluid leaks, during installation.These problems are almost always caused by incorrect fitting, incorrect torque, using the wrong flare type, or over-tightening the M10 fittings. To help prevent this, we’ve created this detailed Upgrade Motorsport Bias Valve Correct Fittings & Torque Settings Installation Guide. In this guide we cover the correct fittings

Precision braking is the cornerstone of performance driving. Whether you are setting up a track car, developing a rally vehicle or fine-tuning a kit car for road and competition, understanding how hydraulic components interact will transform your driving experience. The master cylinder, brake bias valve, and hydraulic handbrake each play a critical role in how braking pressure, pedal feel and control are delivered to the wheels.

Lever and Screw Type Brake Bias Valve – Installation, Bleeding & Fitment Guide Upgrade your brake system with precision using the Lever Type or Screw Brake Bias Valve. Follow this guide to ensure safe, efficient installation and optimal performance.

his guide covers how to properly bench-bleed, install, and bleed the full brake system using your Upgrade billet flange master cylinder. Correct procedure is vital to ensure firm, consistent pedal feel and eliminate trapped air.

Before installing the master cylinder in your vehicle, you must bench bleed it. This process removes trapped air within the bore and ports that cannot be purged easily once installed. Skipping this step can leave air bubbles inside the master cylinder, leading to a soft pedal, uneven hydraulic pressure, and poor brake performance.

This guide provides the correct procedure for bleeding the brakes and tightening specifications for the Upgrade Motorsport Spherical Bearing Mount Master Cylinders (available in 0.625" and 0.7" bore sizes).Proper bleeding and torque application are critical for achieving consistent pedal feel and reliable braking performance.

When you picture a Formula 1 car, one feature always stands out is the towering F1 rear wing. Perched high above the rear wheels, it’s one of the most visible, and most important, pieces of aerodynamic hardware. While the floor might quietly produce the bulk of downforce, the rear wing is the anchor, keeping the car planted and balanced through high-speed corners. Add in clever tools like DRS and the beam wing, and you have a fascinating blend of stability and speed.

As a Formula 1 car thunder down a straight, the very first thing to hit the air is not the engine, the tires, or even the driver's helmet, it's the nose and front wing cutting through the air in F1. That is where aerodynamics become important. How a front wing cuts, flexes, and diverts airflow determines how the rest of the car will act. It is the maestro conductor, striking the note for everything else to come.

When a Formula 1 car blasts past at more than 300 km/h, it feels like pure chaos, the noise, the vibration, the blur of speed. But what really keeps these machines glued to the asphalt isn’t just the engine or the tires. It’s something you can’t see at all: aerodynamics. In modern F1, aero can be the deciding factor between a midfield struggler and a race winner. Every curve, winglet, and surface is carefully shaped to tame the invisible flow of air.

Professional race car drivers live in a world of speed, precision, and intense competition. Their careers demand more than just talent behind the wheel; they require physical fitness, mental toughness, and a deep understanding of their machines.

In the world of competitive racing, every millisecond counts. The difference between winning and losing often comes down to the quality and performance of the parts used in a vehicle. High-performance motorsport parts are engineered to push the limits of speed, durability, and efficiency.

Professional racing is a thrilling and demanding sport that combines speed, skill, and strategy. Whether you are a fan, an aspiring driver, or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes, understanding the nuances of professional racing can be both exciting and enlightening. This article dives into the world of professional racing, offering practical tips, fascinating stories, and insights that bring the sport to life.

Building a high-performance vehicle is a thrilling project that combines engineering, passion, and precision. Whether you are upgrading a daily driver or constructing a race-ready machine, selecting the right components is crucial.