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Upgrade Motorsport - Blog
Welcome to the Upgrade Motorsport Blog, your go-to source for motorsport news, racing setup tips, product reviews, and engineering insights. Whether you're into track days, rallying, or drift builds, we share real-world advice on how to improve lap times, optimise car handling, and make the best use of the latest motorsport upgrades.
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Upgrade Motorsport Spherical Bearing Master Cylinder Trilogy
Every successful motorsport project starts with confidence in the braking system. Whether you are competing in drifting, rally, circuit racing, hillclimb, time attack, Formula Student or you are building a high performance track or kit car, brake feel and brake balance are critical to how a vehicle performs.
Dec 74 min read


How to Setup the Upgrade Motorsport Bias / Balance Bar and Cable
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.
Oct 273 min read


Upgrade Motorsport Brake Bias / Balance Valve Correct Fittings & Torque Settings Installation Guide
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
Oct 254 min read


Upgrade's Ultimate Guide to Master Cylinder Sizing, Brake Bias and Hydraulic Handbrake Systems
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.
Oct 188 min read


Upgrade Motorsport Brake Bias Valve – Installation, Bleeding & Fitment Guide
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.
Oct 92 min read


Inside the World of Professional Race Car Drivers - Upgrade Motorsport Insights
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.
Sep 14 min read


Upgrade - What is the Formula Student Competition?
Formula Student (FS) is a globally renowned engineering competition that challenges university students to design, build, test, and race a single-seater race car.
Dec 21, 20243 min read
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