It is not often an aftermarket component supplier gets a key role in a major feature film, but Brembo plays a major part in the new Fast & Furious 6, with its Dodge Charger Daytona using a Brembo dual calliper braking system on the rear for special stunts.

Head of Transportation for the movie, Dennis McCarthy, called upon Brembo to design the brake system for the car which is one of the stars of the latest instalment of this hugely popular film series. The latest film features high-speed chases and performance driving that demanded some very serious braking hardware.

Brembo engineered a unique braking system which consisted of a custom dual circuit configuration for the rear with two pair of 4-piston aluminium alloy calipers. One pair is used for conventional braking, while the other is connected to a hydraulic handbrake for vehicle dynamic control that establishes drifting, something the movie is well known for.

The discs are 350x28mm wide, and include 72-vane friction surfaces with racing Type III slotting, a 2-piece floating construction, with billet aluminium mounting centres and unique Brembo hardware which allow for better ventilation.

The front system is composed of 6-piston lightweight monobloc brake calipers in aluminium alloy, with an integral stiffening bridge along with high performance brake pads that have a large surface area and volume for fade resistance and longevity. The front discs are similar to the rear ones, 350x34mm wide 72-vane friction surfaces with racing Type III slotting as well.

This technology comes from top-level racing programmes and is derived from the Gran Turismo systems available through authorised dealers.