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EBC Apollo Big Brake Kit for Abarth 500, 595 and 695 | BBK029

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Give your Abarth a more confident brake pedal

An Abarth is about making the drive feel special, not just getting from one place to another. This EBC Apollo kit gives the listed 500, 595 and 695 applications four-piston front calipers and 330 mm fully floating discs. It is a substantial brake conversion for a firmer, more responsive feel, with the original brake conditions kept clear for each application.

Kit reference: BBK029. Exact SKUs for every available configuration are listed below.

A small car deserves serious brake hardware

The Apollo's reinforced aluminium body helps it resist flex when you brake, while the floating disc ring can expand as it heats up. That engineering matters more than caliper size alone when you want clear pedal feedback and hardware that can cope with repeated heat. Choose the road or competition configuration around how you enjoy your Abarth, then check the exact wheel clearance.

Calipers made for the way you use your car

The road calipers are designed, manufactured and assembled in the UK from heat-treated, low-pressure cast aluminium. Their two-piece bodies use grade 12.9 bridge bolts, with hard-anodised aluminium pistons, stainless-steel bleed nipples and wear plates. The material and construction put substance behind the appearance of the upgrade.

External dust boots keep road dirt and debris away from the pistons, with high-temperature EPDM fluid seals behind them. A hard-anodised body gives corrosion protection beneath the high-temperature colour coating, while the single pad-retention bolt allows quick pad changes when servicing is due.

Choose your kit

This BBK029 offer uses 330 mm front discs and 4-piston calipers. Match the vehicle and original brake details below, then check the exact wheel-clearance template before selecting the caliper configuration.

Black, Blue, Red and Yellow are the painted road-caliper choices, with external dust boots and aluminium pistons. Choose the finish you want to see behind your wheels without changing the kit specification for that version.

Race competition is a different hardware and pad specification: hard-anodised calipers, stainless-steel castellated pistons and RP-X race pads. It is intended for dedicated track and race use, rather than chosen as another paint colour.

What is included

With the painted road configurations you receive:

  • Two Apollo front calipers in the selected road colour
  • Two fully floating two-piece front discs to the selected kit specification
  • Front brake pads
  • Stainless-steel braided brake lines
  • Vehicle-specific mounting brackets and fitting hardware
  • 1 litre of BF307+ Super DOT 4 brake fluid

The Race competition front brake assembly combines Apollo competition calipers, fully floating two-piece discs to the selected specification and RP-X race pads.

Technical specifications

Specification Details
Kit reference BBK029; individual SKUs are listed in the option table
Supplied front discs Version 1 - 330 mm, 4 piston
Disc construction Fully floating, two-piece front discs
Front caliper piston count 4 per caliper, according to the selected kit specification
Road caliper body Heat-treated low-pressure cast aluminium; two-piece construction with grade 12.9 bridge bolts
Road caliper pistons Hard-anodised aluminium with serrated/castellated noses
Road caliper seals External dust boots and high-temperature EPDM fluid seals
Road caliper factory pressure test 2,500 psi factory pressure test
Road caliper finish Hard-anodised body with high-temperature colour coating; Black, Blue, Red or Yellow
Road caliper manufacture Designed, manufactured and assembled in the UK
Road-kit brake lines Stainless-steel braided brake lines
Road-kit fluid 1 litre BF307+ Super DOT 4
Road-kit mounting parts Vehicle-specific brackets and fitting hardware
Race competition calipers Hard-anodised finish with stainless-steel castellated pistons
Race competition pads RP-X race compound
Race competition use Dedicated track and race use
Wheel clearance Check the exact kit template against the actual wheel, including spoke clearance

Kit options and SKUs

SKU Kit specification Caliper configuration
BBK029BLK-1 Version 1 - 330 mm, 4 piston Black
BBK029BLU-1 Version 1 - 330 mm, 4 piston Blue
BBK029R-1F Version 1 - 330 mm, 4 piston Race competition
BBK029RED-1 Version 1 - 330 mm, 4 piston Red
BBK029YEL-1 Version 1 - 330 mm, 4 piston Yellow

Vehicle fitment

Match your vehicle, engine, year and any brake-package notes in the table. Disc measurements in this fitment table describe the original brakes; the new kit dimensions are listed under Technical specifications and in the SKU table.

Application years can vary by engine and kit option; check the detailed rows for your vehicle.

Vehicle Engine / model specification Years Fitting notes / original brake details
Abarth 500 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 135 bhp
1.4 Turbo Petrol · 160 bhp
EsseEsse · 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 160 bhp
2008-2011 Original front PCD: 98
Original front caliper: Bosch
Original front centre hole (mm): 59
Original front disc diameter (mm): 284
Original front disc height (mm): 44
Original front disc new thickness (mm): 22
Abarth 500 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 135 bhp
1.4 Turbo Petrol · 160 bhp
EsseEsse · 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 160 bhp
2011-2021 Front Pads 2 Wear Leads
Original front PCD: 98
Original front caliper: Bosch
Original front centre hole (mm): 59
Original front disc diameter (mm): 284
Original front disc height (mm): 44
Original front disc new thickness (mm): 22
Abarth 595 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 160 bhp 2012-2016 Front Pads 2 Wear Leads
Original front PCD: 98
Original front caliper: Bosch
Original front centre hole (mm): 59
Original front disc diameter (mm): 284
Original front disc height (mm): 44
Original front disc new thickness (mm): 22
Abarth 595 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 180 bhp 2013-2016 Floating front discs
Original front caliper: Brembo
Abarth 595 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 165 bhp 2016-2021 Front Pads 2 Wear Leads
Original front PCD: 98
Original front caliper: Bosch
Original front centre hole (mm): 59
Original front disc diameter (mm): 284
Original front disc height (mm): 44
Original front disc new thickness (mm): 22
Abarth 595 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 145 bhp
1.4 Turbo Petrol · 165 bhp
2016-2022 Front Pads 2 Wear Leads
Original front PCD: 98
Original front caliper: Bosch
Original front centre hole (mm): 59
Original front disc diameter (mm): 284
Original front disc height (mm): 44
Original front disc new thickness (mm): 22
Abarth 595 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 180 bhp 2016-2022 Original front caliper: Brembo
Abarth 595 EsseEsse · 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 180 bhp 2021-2022 Original front caliper: Brembo
Abarth 695 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 180 bhp 2008-2012 Original front PCD: 98
Original front caliper: Bosch
Original front centre hole (mm): 59
Original front disc diameter (mm): 284
Original front disc height (mm): 44
Original front disc new thickness (mm): 22
Abarth 695 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 180 bhp 2012-2022 Floating front discs
Original front caliper: Brembo
Abarth 695 Biposto · 1.4 Turbo Petrol · 190 bhp 2014-2022 Floating front discs
Original front caliper: Brembo

Fitting and looking after your brakes

Have the kit fitted by a qualified brake specialist. The installation needs clean, sound mounting surfaces, the correct hardware and torques, proper bleeding, and clearance checks through steering and suspension movement. Dust-shield removal or modification can be part of fitting; keep any vehicle-specific instructions in the application table with the job.

The road kit is designed around the original master cylinder and rear brakes. If you have changed the master cylinder or rear brake arrangement separately, have your installer check compatibility and brake balance before ordering.

Follow the fitting instructions and the bedding procedure for the supplied pad compound before demanding full performance. When rear components are supplied, fit them as part of the intended brake upgrade. Inspect pad and disc condition regularly, especially during circuit use, and keep the hydraulic system in good condition.

Frequently asked questions

Is every 500, 595 and 695 brake package covered?

Use the engine, year and original brake conditions in the application table. The model name alone does not confirm a conversion for every factory brake package.

How do I check wheel clearance?

Use the template for the exact kit version, printed at 100% scale, against the actual wheel. Wheel diameter alone does not establish spoke or caliper clearance. Send us your kit choice and wheel details if you need help arranging the check.

Why choose a floating disc?

The friction ring can expand independently of its mounting bell as it heats up. That reduces thermal stress during repeated braking and is one of the engineering differences behind a fully floating two-piece kit.

What changes when I choose Race competition?

You choose hard-anodised competition calipers, stainless-steel castellated pistons and RP-X race pads for dedicated circuit use. The painted road calipers use aluminium pistons and external dust boots. Use the exact SKU table to keep the chosen disc size and caliper configuration together.

What makes this different from changing pads and discs?

A big brake conversion includes new front calipers as well as the discs and pads. The reinforced Apollo calipers and fully floating two-piece discs change the front brake assembly itself, with the matching kit specification and fitting requirements shown above.

Want help choosing the right BBK029 configuration? Talk to us about your vehicle, wheels and how you use it, and we can help you choose the right brake upgrade.

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Delivery, customs and taxes

Know the landed cost before you order

For UK customers, prices include VAT, customs and delivery unless checkout states otherwise. For customers outside the UK, local customs and taxes remain your responsibility, and shipping is shown at checkout. If a shipping option is not available, email us and we will prepare a tailored quote.

Lead times and urgent orders

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Many of the products we sell are made to order, imported or custom built, so a lead time may apply. If you need a part urgently, contact us before ordering and we will confirm the expected delivery timeframe and process.

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Model year, engine, drivetrain, hardware and existing modifications can all change what fits. Check the applications and supplier notes above, or send us your exact vehicle and setup before ordering.

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EBC Apollo Big Brake Kit for Abarth 500, 595 and 695 | BBK029
EBC Apollo Big Brake Kit for Abarth 500, 595 and 695 | BBK029Black / Version 1 - 330 mm, 4 piston
Available to Order £2,118.83