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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.

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

If the front wing sets the tone and the floor generates the power, then the sidepods and midsection of a Formula 1 car are where the real artistry of aerodynamic design comes alive.

When people think of Formula 1 aerodynamics, they picture massive wings, sleek floors, and aggressive diffusers. But some of the most important aerodynamic work happens in places you might never look, around the wheels, inside the brake ducts, and even along the suspension arms. These components don’t just support or cool the car, they’re meticulously sculpted to shape airflow and reduce drag. This is the world of hidden aero, subtle, complex, and absolutely vital.

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.

If the front wing is the conductor and the rear wing is the anchor, then the floor and diffuser are the powerhouse of modern Formula 1 aerodynamics. Hidden beneath the car, they generate more downforce than any other part of the aero package, and they do it with remarkable efficiency. While wings create grip at the cost of drag, the floor produces downforce with relatively little penalty, making it one of the most prized weapons in an engineer’s arsenal.

If the front wing is the maestro and the floor provides the rhythm, then the sidepods and airbox are the lungs of an F1 car aerodynamics. They feed life into the engine while sculpting the air around the chassis, a balancing act of cooling versus 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 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.

When it comes to performance, reliability, and weight savings, selecting the right master cylinder is critical for any motorsport build.