Volkswagen CC Big Brake Kit Upgrade / TTSPORT Mono EMB6
A Volkswagen CC shooting brake came in for a front-axle brake upgrade, with the owner looking for stronger, more consistent stopping power and a firmer pedal than the factory single-piston setup could deliver. The fix: TTSPORT's Mono Series EMB6, a forged monoblock six-piston caliper designed to bolt in behind the car's factory wheels without spacers.
Vehicle & Kit Specs
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Volkswagen CC (shooting brake / wagon variant) |
| Front caliper | TTSPORT EMB6, Mono Series, six-piston forged monoblock |
| Front rotor | Compatible rotor sized within EMB6's recommended Ø355–405mm x 32-34mm range |
| Bracket | Vehicle-specific radial-mount caliper bracket |
| Pads / lines | Caliper-matched brake pads with vehicle-specific line fittings |
| Hardware | Mounting hardware, nickel-plated caliper finish |
The EMB6 caliper used on this build is TTSPORT's front-axle Mono Series unit. Its full spec sheet is below.
| Brake Caliper | |
|---|---|
| Series | Mono Series |
| Model / Application | EMB6 |
| Axle Position | Front |
| Piston Count | 6-piston |
| Piston Type | Two-piece heat-insulated pistons without dust boots |
| Piston Diameter | 30 mm × 2 / 34 mm × 2 / 38 mm × 2 |
| Caliper Dimensions | L 382 mm × W 160 mm × H 92 mm |
| Total Piston Area | 55.0 cm² per caliper, all pistons combined |
| Manufacturing Process | Monoblock forged aluminum body |
| Net Weight | 3.25 kg per caliper, without pads |
| Surface Finish | Nickel-plated |
| Recommended Wheel Size | 18 in or larger |
| Recommended Rotor Size | Ø355–405 mm × 32 mm-34 mm |
| Fitment & Installation | |
| Minimum Spoke Clearance (mm) | 101 |
| 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
The EMB6's monoblock forged body is a single piece of aluminum rather than a bolted two-piece design, which cuts down on flex under hard braking. Less flex in the caliper means more of the pedal effort goes directly into clamping the rotor instead of being absorbed by the caliper body — the reason drivers feel a firmer, more predictable pedal after the swap.
- Six-piston, dual-diameter layout spreads clamping force evenly across a larger pad area
- Heat-insulated pistons help protect brake fluid from caliper-transferred heat
- Radial-mount bracket and 101mm spoke clearance let the kit fit behind the CC's factory 18-inch-and-up wheels with no spacers
Installation Gallery
FAQ
How many pistons does the TTSPORT EMB6 caliper use, and how is it built?
What wheel size is required to run the EMB6 kit on this Volkswagen CC?
How does the EMB6 caliper mount to the Volkswagen CC's front axle?
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