AP Racing – the Science of Friction
For over 50 years AP Racing, the UK-based company, has been at the forefront of the motorsport industry, creating 2 and 4 wheel winners on track including MotoGP, F1, Nascar and WTCC as OEM supplier to Ferrari, Bugatti, Lotus, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg and TVR to name but a few.
A major player in the design and manufacture of motorcycle brake and clutch systems for all competition and performance road bikes over many years, technical innovations have been AP Racing’s hallmark, whether it be brake pads, calipers, clutches or master cylinders.
AP Racing’s unparalleled experience in racing brake technology places them in a unique position to evaluate friction materials and brake pad performance both on dyno test beds and through rigorous track testing. AP Racing have pushed the boundaries of motorcycle brake system design to their limits with products supplied to MotoGP, World and National Superbike Championships, Supermoto and Sidecars.
AP Racing offers a high performance aftermarket sinter brake pad programme. The friction material used in a brake system is a vital factor in the overall performance of a system, therefore front and rear pads utilise specific friction compounds to cater for the different braking requirements between the front and rear calipers. Both front and rear pads are suitable for OE cast-iron and stainless steel discs, the rear compound using a slightly reduced friction coefficient to achieve maximum controlled stopping power.