{"product_id":"vtt-e9-8x-rear-drag-brake-conversion-kit","title":"VTT E9\/8X Rear Drag Brake Conversion Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVTT Ultimate Rear 15” Brake Conversion Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBMW E8X \/ E9X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVTT is proud to introduce our \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Rear 15” Brake Conversion Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for the E8X\/E9X platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe took what already exists on the market and made it more complete, more performance-oriented, and purpose-built for drag applications - while maintaining clearance for 15” wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system replaces your factory rear rotor and single-piston caliper setup with lightweight VTT 4-piston calipers and 15” conversion rotors - dropping \u003cstrong\u003eup to 20+ lbs of unsprung weight\u003c\/strong\u003e off the rear of the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess weight.\u003cbr\u003eMore clearance.\u003cbr\u003eImproved weight transfer.\u003cbr\u003eBetter straight-line performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(2) Rear Rotors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain: Centric 125 Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlotted: Genuine StopTech\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(2) VTT 4-Piston Rear Calipers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Set VTT High-Performance Brake Pads (Street or Race)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional: Order without pads to use your own compound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll required hardware (brackets, bolts, adapter fittings)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional Stainless Steel Rear Brake Lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePad compatibility:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-Piston Dynapro Pad Style 7812\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6-Piston Dynapro Pad Style 6712\u003cbr\u003e(Multiple aggressive compounds available from various manufacturers.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect bolt-on for specified E8X\/E9X chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to clear many 15” wheel setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have confirmed fitment with \u003cstrong\u003eWeld RTS 15×10\u003c\/strong\u003e wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to wheel offset and design variations, we cannot guarantee clearance with every 15” wheel configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Modification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRear brake dust shields must be removed for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeight Savings Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalipers (with pads)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory Rear Caliper:\u003cbr\u003e11.5 lbs each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVTT 4-Piston Caliper:\u003cbr\u003e4.5 lbs each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 7-7.5 lbs savings per side\u003cbr\u003e✔ 14-15 lbs total savings (calipers alone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRotors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory Rotor:\u003cbr\u003e18.2 lbs each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15” Slotted Conversion Rotor:\u003cbr\u003e13.5 lbs each\u003cbr\u003e✔ 4.7 lbs savings per side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15” Plain Conversion Rotor:\u003cbr\u003e14.4 lbs each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 9.4 lbs total savings (rotors 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