Case Study: Elevating the Range Rover L460 with a STOPFLEX Carbon-Ceramic Brake Upgrade
The Range Rover (L460) represents the pinnacle of luxury and capability. For owners seeking to enhance its dynamic performance without compromising its serene character, a brake system upgrade is one of the most impactful modifications. This case study highlights a recent customer who chose the definitive solution: a full STOPFLEX carbon-ceramic brake conversion for their L460.
The Upgrade in Detail
This installation was performed on a Range Rover equipped with 21-inch wheels, replacing the entire factory steel system with our lightweight, high-performance components.
- Vehicle: Land Rover Range Rover (L460)
- Front Brakes: STOPFLEX 380mm Carbon-Ceramic Disc Kit
- Rear Brakes: STOPFLEX 380mm Carbon-Ceramic Disc Kit
- Brake Pads: STOPFLEX Pads Optimized for Carbon-Ceramic Discs
Key Advantages for a Luxury SUV
Managing the 2.5-ton mass of the L460 requires a braking system that is both powerful and refined. Our carbon-ceramic technology delivers on all fronts.
- Enhance Ride Comfort via Massive Weight Reduction: Land Rover's own data on the Sport SV shows carbon-ceramic brakes cut unsprung mass by a staggering **34 kg (75 lbs)**. This dramatic reduction allows the suspension to react more quickly to road imperfections, resulting in a noticeably smoother ride, sharper handling, and improved acceleration.
- Gain Absolute Confidence with Fade-Proof Stopping Power: Carbon-ceramics dissipate heat with extreme efficiency. This prevents brake fade even during repeated heavy stops from high speed or when descending long gradients, providing a crucial safety and performance margin for a heavy luxury SUV.
- Preserve Impeccable Style with Ultra Low-Dust Pads: A common complaint from Range Rover owners is the rapid accumulation of brake dust on expensive wheels. Our **low-dust brake pads**, formulated for our carbon-ceramic rotors, produce virtually no visible, sticky dust, ensuring your wheels remain pristine and reflecting the vehicle's elegant aesthetic.
- Benefit from Track-Proven Durability: In rigorous testing on the Portimão circuit, an OEM carbon-ceramic system on the SV model completed 860 laps (over 600 miles) of hard driving with approximately 30% pad life remaining. This demonstrates the incredible longevity and value of the technology.
Installation Gallery
Conclusion: The Ultimate Refinement
A STOPFLEX carbon-ceramic brake upgrade is more than just a performance part; it's an enhancement that elevates the core character of the Range Rover. It makes the vehicle ride better, handle more keenly, and stop with unwavering authority, all while keeping a cleaner, more luxurious appearance. It is the definitive braking solution for the definitive luxury SUV.