Powerbrake is a manufacturer and supplier of high performance and race braking components including discs (rotors), calipers, pads and stainless steel brake lines for cars, 4x4s and SUVs. Our trademark matched brake upgrade kits include braking components that have been extensively tested to provide maximum performance and durability on the vehicle in question. Our intensive on-car test program takes the guesswork out of brake upgrade purchases for our customers. We offer both standard diameter and big brake kits for a wide variety of vehicle platforms for both road and race use. Powerbrake race kits have proven themselves at the highest levels of professional motorsport and have been used to win numerous championships in our domestic and export markets.
Powerbrake is a manufacturer and supplier of high performance and race braking components including discs (rotors), calipers, pads and stainless steel brake lines for cars, 4x4s and SUVs. Our trademark matched brake upgrade kits include braking components that have been extensively tested to provide maximum performance and durability on the vehicle in question. Our intensive on-car test program takes the guesswork out of brake upgrade purchases for our customers. We offer both standard diameter and big brake kits for a wide variety of vehicle platforms for both road and race use. Powerbrake race kits have proven themselves at the highest levels of professional motorsport and have been used to win numerous championships in our domestic and export markets.
Latest Powerbrake News:
May 2013
Team AFROX BMW take overall victory on Endless race pads
Team AFROX BMW Motorsport's Etienne vd Linde takes pole position and the overall win for the day at Zwartkops during Round 4 of the Bridgestone Production Car championship - running Endless race pads… more»
May 2013
Indy Oil Golf 6 GTi moves to Powerbrake race brake system
The Indy Oil team decided to move one of their Golf 6 GTi T Class Production Cars to a Powerbrake PB42I / 330x32mm race brake system for Round 4 of the Bridgestone Production Car race series. Driver, Jaques Joubert, was extremely happy with improved brake performance and fade resistance during the race weekend… more»
May 2013
Castrol MINI John Cooper Works team excels on Powerbrake
After showing excellent pace in a recent test session after moving to Powerbrake, the Castrol MINI JCW team looked strong going into Round 4 of the Bridgestone Production Car Championship at Zwartkops race way. Lee Thompson qualified on pole position, with team mate, Gavin Cronje, qualifying 3rd on the grid… more»
April 2013
JEM Sport Toyota Etios Super 1600 excels on Powerbrake
The new Toyota Etios Super 1600 rally cars, developed by JEM Sport in Johannesburg, will be built with Powerbrake PB42M brake systems up front and running Endless race pads. Talented young driver, Thilo Himmel, and navigator, Armand du Toit, finished 2nd in class, running the Powerbrake brake system for the first time, in the SASOL Rally… more»
April 2013
Team Castrol MINI John Cooper Works moves to Powerbrake
Team Castrol MINI John Cooper Works has made the decision to run Powerbrake race brake systems moving forward. Both their T-Class MINI JCW race cars will be running Powerbrake's PB44L / 330x32mm race kits - matched to Endless race pads… more»
March 2013
Video: On-board laps with MINI T-Class team driver, Lee Thompson
Powerbrake has been selected as brake supplier to the two MINI Cooper S JCW T-Class Production Cars run by ADF Motorsport. In this video, team driver Lee Thompson, takes a Powebrake staff member for a few laps around the Midvaal race track during a recent brake test… more»
November 2012
SOCSA members Hay and Widdop triumph at the 2012 SA Earthworks All Tar Rally
Powerbrake customers Wayne Hay and Russell Widdop put in an excellent performance in their Subaru STi at the SA Earthworks All Tar Rally, winning 7 of the 10 stages and placing 2nd in the remaining 3 stages… more»
October 2012
NEW RELEASE: Powerbrake - All Terrain Series - Brake Upgrade Kits - VW Amarok
Powerbrake have just added the VW Amarok platform to our well-known range of All Terrain Series brake upgrade kits. These kits are ideal for Amarok owners that want to improve brake performance, fade resistance and wear life - especially when carrying extra weight or towing… more»
October 2012
NEW RELEASE: Powerbrake - All Terrain Series - Brake Upgrade Kits - Jeep Wrangler JK
Powerbrake releases their All Terrain series brake upgrade kit for the Jeep Wrangler JK. These kits are ideal for Jeep Wrangler JK owners that want to improve brake performance and fade resistance especially when running large wheel / tyre combinations, carrying extra weight or towing… more»
July 2012
Video: On-board with Giniel de Villiers during Namib testing in Dakar Hilux
On-board video with Giniel de Villers during testing in the Namib desert. The video shows high-speed open sections, thicker sand sections and some high-speed jumps. You'll get a real idea of the speed that the Dakar Hilux can reach in open sand sections… more»
June 2012
Monster Energy Drink / DC Shoes Ford Fiesta triumphs in gymkhana
Powerbrake’s PB42E / 330x32mm Club-Spec big brake kit is used by the Monster Energy / DC Shoes Ford Fiesta team to beat far more powerful cars in a recent invitation-only gymkhana held at Ford Motor Company’s head office in Pretoria… more»
March 2012
Video: Dutch team Van Merksteijn Racing places 2nd in the Italian Baja
Video showing great water splashes and jumps as Powerbrake users Peter van Merksteijn Sr. and navigator Eddy Chevaillier lead the Italian Baja (part of the FIA Cross Country World Cup) in their Hallspeed / Overdrive Toyota Hilux until gearbox issues see them finishing 2nd … more»
February 2012
Powerbrake customers excel in the 2012 Dakar
Powerbrake’s PB62I rally-raid calipers and GT-series race discs are used by the Hallspeed / Toyota Motorsport / Overdrive team to achieve a podium finish in the “Toughest Race on Earth” … more»
January 2012
Imperial Toyota Dakar Team 2012 Preview Video
The Imperial Toyota Dakar Team is set to take on 9000 km's of the toughest race conditions in the world. Drivers Giniel De Villers and Duncan Vos will take the fight to some big name factory teams in the newly developed Toyota Hilux Dakar machine. The race Hilux was developed by Hallspeed / Toyota Motorsport SA and could pose a real threat to the big factory outfits during the 2012 event. The Toyota's will be running Powerbrake PB62I 6-piston billet rally-raid calipers… more»
July 2011
Powerbrake customers prove unbeatable in recent endurance races
Nick Chapman (Hankook Tyres Ferrari 430 Challenge, GT Challenge car) and Michael van Rooyen (Williams Hunt Opel OPC, T-Class Production Car) drive their Powerbrake equipped race cars to convincing victories during recent endurance races, showcasing the performance and durability of Powerbrake brake systems… more»
June 2011
Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR wins Nurburgring 24-hour running Endless race pads
EEndless race pads were specified by no less than 70 teams competing in the 2011 Nurburgring 24-hour. Manthay Racing's number 18 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR won the famous event running Endless race pads… more»
April 2011
Michael van Rooyen takes maiden win in his Powerbrake equipped Opel Astra OPC Production Car
Michael van Rooyen drives his Williams-Hunt backed Opel Astra OPC T-Class car to an overall win during Round-3 of the Bridgestone Production Car Series, held at the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit in Port Elizabeth on the 29th April… more»
February 2011
Powerbrake releases new GT Series brake upgrade kits
Powerbrake has released a number of new GT Series brake upgrade kits for popular vehicle platforms such as the Alfa Mito, BMW 1 Series and E90 – E93 3 Series, Lexus IS200/300, MG ZR160, Nissan 200 SX S14 / S15, Megane RS Turbo, Subaru Tribeca, Suzuki Swift and SX4 and VW Touareg… more»
February 2011
Powerbrake releases new All Terrain Series brake upgrade kits
Powerbrake has released a number of new All Terrain Series brake upgrade kits for popular 4x4 platforms such as the Land Rover Freelander 1 & Discovery 3, Mitsubishi Triton & Pajero Sport, Nissan Murano & Patrol, Suzuki Jimny & Grand Vitara and Toyota Landcruiser 200… more»
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Powerbrake: the benchmark in high performance braking.
Based in Pretoria, South Africa, Powerbrake can supply brake discs, brake rotors, brake pads, brake calipers, brake kits, big brake kits & stainless steel brake lines (hoses) for: Alcon, Alfa, AMG, AP Racing, Audi, BMW, Brembo, Chev, Chrysler, Citroen, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Dodge, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, GM, General motors, Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Landrover, Lexus, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Seat, Smart, Ssangyong, Stoptech, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, Volkswagen, Wilwood. Brands that we supply include: Bendix, Carbotech, Cobalt, Duraline, Endless, Gransport, Hawk, Mintex, Powerbrake & Satisfied.
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