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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 7, 20254 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 27, 20253 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 9, 20252 min read
Upgrade Motorsport - Billet Alloy CNC Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding, System Bleeding & Torque Guide
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.
Oct 9, 20253 min read
Upgrade Motorsport - Master Cylinder Bleeding & Bench-Bleed Guide
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.
Oct 9, 20252 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 1, 20254 min read
Upgrade - 10 Essential Motorsport Upgrades for Track, Rally & Drift Cars
Whether you're building a serious rally or drift machine, prepping for your next track day, or taking the leap into competitive racing, your car's performance and reliability come down to the quality of the components you choose.
Apr 21, 20253 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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