For: Immediate Release     Date: November 19, 2003    Contact: Robert Lee

Torrance, Calif--StopTech LLC announces a front brake upgrade kit for the 2004+ Nissan Armada and 2004+ Nissan Titan as the latest additions to its line of Balanced Brake Upgrades^TM.

The new front wheel kit includes a pair of front 15-inch (380x32mm) high performance directional AeroRotors^® with 7075 T-6 billet aluminum directional hats, two four-piston high performance squeeze-forged ST-40 calipers, adapter brackets, high performance brake pads, as well as front DOT compliant stainless steel braided brake lines. The StopTech kit is a direct bolt on replacement of the stock system.

Incorporating a unique patent pending directional vane design, the two-piece AeroRotors^® dramatically improve induced airflow versus the stock rotor. Higher induced airflow means lower operating temperatures, which extends pad and rotor life and dramatically reduces brake fade. AeroRotors^® feature a proprietary cast iron formula that resists cracking and fatigue. The floating hat system on the two-piece AeroRotor resists coning during heating and cooling cycles.

The ST-40 caliper utilizes a patented caliper strengthening bridge that makes the caliper up to two times stiffer than similar designs. In a test of 25 leading caliper models, each caliper was subjected to the same pressures and its deflection measured. The results clearly show that the ST-40 is the stiffest caliper available. The bridge also incorporates a unique air channel designed to help air flow through the retainer and increase cooling. The ST-40 calipers fit a FMSI 372 pad that is available in a wide variety of street and race frictions.

The Armada and Titan benefit from the StopTech upgrade both aesthetically with the large 15-inch rotor and in brake performance. The benefits include shorter stopping distances, better brake pedal modulation, and less pedal travel. The added heat capacity of the large rotors reduces brake fade, a crucial factor going down steep grades. The shorter stopping distances give drivers added confidence, especially when carrying a full load of passengers or towing heavy cargo.

The Nissan Armada and Nissan Titan Balanced Brake Upgrade^TM maintains optimum front to rear brake torque balance. StopTech achieves optimum front to rear balance by sizing the caliper pistons specifically for the Armada and Titan versus competitive systems that use off the shelf calipers designed for different platforms.

The retail price for the Nissan Armada or Nissan Titan front balanced brake upgrade^TM is $3,295.00.

StopTech LLC, located in Torrance, California, manufactures high performance brake systems and components for production and production-based racecars. The company is the leader in Balanced Brake Systems^TM for production cars and has two patents in basic brake technology and two others pending. StopTech has a worldwide network of resellers.

For more information call Robert Lee at (310) 325-4799 or email at rlee@stoptech.com.