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Discover the latest in motorsport upgrades with the Upgrade Motorsport August Newsletter. Enjoy a 12% Most Wanted Sale on top-quality components.

Upgrade Motorsport has developed a modern range of Girling master cylinder direct fit replacements engineered specifically for modern motorsport, race car, rally, drift, track day, Formula Student, and performance automotive applications.

A high-performance braking system is not defined by a single component, but by the integration of the entire hydraulic system.

Brake bias control is critical in motorsport, allowing drivers to optimise braking force distribution between front and rear axles.

he master cylinder is the core component of any motorsport hydraulic braking system, responsible for converting pedal force into hydraulic pressure. Its specification directly determines braking efficiency, modulation, and driver confidence.

This article is Part 1 of a three part blog series following the progress of PARA, Pusan National University’s Formula Student Team from South Korea, throughout the season. Across the year we will share their development journey, engineering challenges, testing milestones, and competition performance as they push towards their 2026 goals.

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.

When it comes to building a race-ready vehicle, control, flexibility, and precision are non-negotiable. At Upgrade Motorsport, we’ve developed two new Motorsport Hydraulic Handbrake DIY Kits designed specifically for motorsport engineers, fabricators, and teams who demand more than a bolt-on solution.

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.

Comparing Brake Master Cylinders: Upgrade Motorsport—the CNC Alloy Billet Flange Fitment Master Cylinder and the CNC Alloy Billet Spherical Bearing Master Cylinder—against premium brands AP Racing, Wilwood, and Alcon.

Formula Student (FS) is a globally renowned engineering competition that challenges university students to design, build, test, and race a single-seater race car.