Toyota Alphard/Vellfire (30 Series) Big Brake Kit Upgrade / TTSPORT Evolution ES6
The factory brakes on the 30 Series Alphard/Vellfire work fine around town, but load the van up with a full cab of passengers and luggage and that soft pedal starts to show its limits. Owners describe the same thing: press the brake pedal hard under full load and the response feels weak right when you need it most.
Most aftermarket big brake kits on the market require adding a flange or stepping up to larger wheels to clear the caliper. To sidestep that, TTSPORT built a purpose-fit kit for the 30 Series Alphard/Vellfire: the Evolution Series lightweight ES6 six-piston caliper — engineered to drop into the factory mounting location and clear the stock 18-inch wheel with nothing else to change.
Vehicle & Kit Specs
Here's the full breakdown of what goes on the front axle of the Alphard/Vellfire in this build.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Toyota Alphard / Vellfire, 30 Series, OEM 18-inch wheels |
| Front caliper | TTSPORT Evolution Series lightweight ES6, six-piston forged |
| Front rotor | TTSPORT 340mm high-carbon heat-treated slotted rotor |
| Pads / lines | TTSPORT high-performance street brake pads, stainless steel brake lines |
| Hardware | Brake fluid, mounting bolts, and installation hardware |
The table below is TTSPORT's official spec sheet for the ES6 caliper used in this build.
| Brake Caliper | |
|---|---|
| Series | Evolution Series |
| Model / Application | ES6 |
| Axle Position | Front |
| Piston Count | 6-piston |
| Piston Type | Two-piece heat-insulated pistons with dust boots |
| Piston Diameter | 27 mm × 2 / 32 mm × 2 / 38 mm × 2 |
| Caliper Dimensions | L 294 mm × W 155 mm × H 84 mm |
| Total Piston Area | 50.2 cm² per caliper, all pistons combined |
| Manufacturing Process | Two-piece forged aluminum body |
| Net Weight | 3.95 kg per caliper, without pads |
| Surface Finish | High-temperature gloss coating |
| Recommended Wheel Size | 18 in or larger |
| Recommended Rotor Size | Ø355–380 mm × 32 mm |
| Fitment & Installation | |
| Minimum Spoke Clearance (mm) | 99 |
| Caliper Mounting Type | Radial mount with vehicle-specific caliper brackets |
| Brake Line Fitting Type | Vehicle-specific fittings; caliper-side and chassis-side fittings vary by application |
Why It Works
- Rigidity: the two-piece forged caliper body uses a through-bolt tie rod design, which cuts down on flex under hard braking for a more stable, predictable pedal.
- Stopping power: the six-piston layout spreads clamping force more evenly across the pad, so even with a full load of people and cargo, the pedal delivers timely, accurate feedback.
- Pedal feel: two-piece ventilated pistons with optimized seals hold up under sustained heat and clamping load, keeping response consistent at highway speed.
- Heat management: the lightweight, heavily vented caliper body works with the slotted rotor's own ventilation to shed heat faster, which helps stave off brake fade on repeated stops.
The result is a kit that improves both performance and everyday comfort: reduced vibration and noise under braking, on top of the added stopping margin.
Installation Gallery
FAQ
Does the TTSPORT ES6 kit fit the stock 18-inch wheels on the Alphard/Vellfire?
What's included in the Alphard/Vellfire ES6 front brake kit?
Why choose a six-piston caliper for a family minivan like this?
Need fitment confirmation? Choose the closest TTSPORT series or send your vehicle, wheel size, and intended use before ordering.