Brembo SSP T-Drive 5.5 Brake Disc Kit for Yamaha YZF-R1 (2007–2014) – Part 208A98520

When braking performance is a matter of safety as much as lap time, the Brembo SSP T-Drive 5.5 Brake Disc Kit (part number 208A98520) sets the standard for the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2007–2014). Engineered from the same specification material trusted in MotoGP, Superbike World Championship and Supersport World Championship competition, this kit brings certified race-grade stopping power to your R1 without compromise.

Key Features

• T-Drive floating disc technology ensures efficient, even transmission of braking force across the full swept area, reducing heat build-up and fade under repeated hard stops.
• Material specification matches discs used in MotoGP, WorldSBK and WorldSSP, guaranteeing consistent braking performance in all conditions — track or road.
• At 5.5 mm thickness the discs are measurably lighter than conventional high-performance SSP units, reducing unsprung mass without sacrificing durability or bite.
• Compatible with the Yamaha YZF-R1 OEM brake calipers as well as Brembo M4 monobloc calipers and other high-performance aftermarket calipers.
• 310 mm outer diameter and precision-machined floating mount geometry deliver benchmark stopping power for a motorcycle of the YZF-R1's performance class.

Race-Derived Safety Technology

The T-Drive system is the same floating disc concept Brembo developed for premier-class motorsport. Instead of conventional drive pins, the T-Drive interface controls disc float with greater precision, minimising unwanted axial movement under extreme braking loads. The result is a more predictable lever feel and reduced risk of disc warp over a long service life — factors that matter just as much for rider safety on a public road as they do in the pit lane.

The 5.5 mm friction ring thickness sits in a performance sweet spot: thin enough to shed rotational inertia and heat more quickly than thicker touring-spec discs, yet robust enough to meet the thermal demands of repeated late-braking manoeuvres. The 34 mm friction ring width and 310 mm outer diameter are matched exactly to the hydraulic geometry of the YZF-R1's front brake system for the 2007–2014 generation, ensuring OEM-equivalent or superior stopping distances from the moment the pads bed in.

Track and Road Versatility

Whether you run the R1 on track days at full pace or use it as a high-performance road machine, the SSP T-Drive kit adapts without compromise. The floating design self-centres under thermal expansion, so the disc geometry remains consistent whether the brakes are cold on an early morning commute or up to operating temperature after ten laps. The kit is equally at home behind OEM Yamaha calipers or upgraded Brembo M4 monoblocs, making it a natural first upgrade before or alongside a full brake system overhaul.

Fitment and Compatibility

• Yamaha YZF-R1 — model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Always verify your specific variant and wheel specification against the part number 208A98520 before ordering. If in doubt, contact Inter-Pace with your frame number for confirmation.

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