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Apec has announced a significant expansion of its Apec Red and Apec Blue braking ranges, introducing 94 new braking products in March 2026.<\/p>\n

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Apec Red<\/strong>a
\nIn the Apec Red range, the latest additions include brake discs, brake calipers, brake pad sets, and brake pad fitting kits.<\/p>\n

Noteworthy highlights from the new Apec Red lineup include rear brake pads for the 2023 and newer Ford Ranger, rear brake discs for the 2018 and newer Lexus ES, and rear brake caliper sfor the 2020 and newer Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.<\/p>\n

Apec Red braking components are meticulously engineered and tested to meet or exceed OEM standards for excellent stopping power straight out of the box. The range comes with the assurance of a three-year\/36,000-mile warranty and boasts an impressive vehicle coverage of 99 per cent.<\/p>\n

Apec Blue<\/strong>
\nA total of 73 new brake discs have also been added to the Apec Blue range, including a front brake disc for the 2014\u20132019 Ford Kuga.<\/p>\n

Apec Blue is a competitive braking programme matched to OE standards, tailored for fast- moving applications. The range is backed by a generous 25-month\/25,000-mile<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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