UUC Motorwerks • Alcon Performance Brake Kits for BMW

Initial and long-term cost comparisons:

UUC/
Alcon

Brembo
GT-1

StopTech
ST-40

Front 13"/4-piston brake kit initial cost

$2395/
$1999*

$2,995

(+$600)/
(+$996)

$2,195

(-$200)/
(+$196)

replacement slotted rotors (each) - disk only*

$138

$329

(+$191)

$235

(+$97)

replacement x-drilled floating rotors (each) with hats**

$215

$829

(+$614)

$495

(+$280)

street pads (Hawk Ceramic)

$110

$175

(+$131)

$115

(+$71)

race pads (Hawk DTC)

$185

$300

(+$185)

$195

(+$80)

(all pricing based on major-outlet retail prices.)

* Optional 1-piece rotor
** UUC floating rotor is genuine BMW Motorsport floating rotor

In addition to purchase price, one should consider ongoing costs of consumable items such as pads and rotors.
These costs can add up very quickly for the typical enthusiast and in some cases can double the expense in 1 year.

Typical one-season use including complete kit,
one (1) spare set of rotors, two (2) sets of race pads:


UUC/Alcon	Brembo GT-1		StopTech ST-40
$2,645 w/ 1-pc rotors	$5,353	(+$2708)	$3,575	(+$930)
$3041 w/ floating rotors		(+$2312)		(+$534)

Why the big price difference?

Three significant factors:

1) Factory-direct. Alcon calipers used by UUC are custom-built by Alcon as per our bespoke specifications. Our co-development relationship elminates multi-layer reseller markup. Likewise, all other components of the kit built by UUC here in the USA are literally "manufacturer-direct" pricing.

2) Lower distribution costs. As a "boutique" manufacturer for a few selected vehicles, UUC does not spend as much on advertising the way as competitive "all marque" brake manufacturers.

3) Original Equipment and Original Equipment-type rotors. The use of genuine BMW rotors or replacements means that "big brake" rotor sizes are sourced at a much lower cost than specially-made custom rotors. This pays dividends in the future for normal wear-replacement parts, as the OE sizes are available at any BMW dealer or BMW parts reseller.

Bottom line is that we can build a "World Class" brake kit that meets or exceeds the quality and performance level of other brands at a very reasonable price. No compromises, just a great value.