For: Immediate Release     Date: September 3, 2003    Contact: Robert Lee

Torrance, Calif--StopTech LLC announces a front brake upgrade kit for the 1998+ Toyota Land Cruiser and 2003+ Lexus LX470 as the latest addition to its line of Balanced Brake Upgrades^TM.

The new front wheel kit includes a pair of front 355x32mm high performance directional AeroRotors® with 7075 T-6 billet aluminum directional hats, two four-piston high performance forged ST40 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 and fits behind the stock 18-inch wheels with no spacers.

Incorporating a unique patent pending directional vane design, the two-piece AeroRotors® dramatically improve induced airflow (over 50%) 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 ST40 caliper utilizes a patented caliper strengthening bridge that makes the caliper up to two times stiffer than similar designs. The ST40 calipers use a FMSI 372 pad that is available in many varieties of friction.

The Land Cruiser benefits from the StopTech upgrade both aesthetically with the large 355mm rotor and in performance. The performance benefits include shorter stopping distances, better brake pedal modulation, and less pedal travel. StopTech conducted a brake test composed of ten stops from 60 mph-to-0 mph with the stock brakes and another ten stops with the StopTech system (the only change made). The StopTech brake system beat the stock system by three feet on average and the StopTech rotors were 216 degrees F cooler after 10 stops. The shorter stopping distances give drivers added confidence, especially when carrying a full load of passengers or towing heavy cargo.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Balanced Brake Upgrade maintains optimum front to rear brake torque balance. StopTech achieves optimum front to rear balance by sizing the caliper pistons specifically for the Land Cruiser versus competitive systems that use off the shelf calipers designed for different platforms.

The retail price for the Toyota Land Cruiser or Lexus LX470 front balanced brake upgrade is $2,695.00.

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