🕵️‍♂️ How to Spot a Fake Brembo Caliper

Don’t Get Scammed – Know the Signs of Genuine vs. Fake Brembo

Brembo is the world’s most trusted brake brand — and unfortunately, that makes it a target for counterfeiters. Fake Brembo calipers may look similar, but they often use inferior materials that can lead to dangerous failures.

Whether you're shopping online or inspecting parts in person, here’s how to tell if your Brembo caliper is authentic or fake.

🔴 1. Check the Laser Etching / Logo Quality

✅ Real Brembo:

• Clean, sharp laser-etched logos (not stickers or painted logos)

• Proper font and spacing

• Usually includes a part number or QR code

🚫 Fake Brembo:

• Blurry or uneven engraving

• Misspelled or incorrect font (“bremblo” or “bremba”)

• Painted or printed logos that can scratch off

🧩 2. Inspect the Build Quality

✅ Real Brembo:

• CNC-machined aluminum or forged monoblock

• Smooth, even surface finish

• High-quality bolts, bleeder valves, and banjo fittings

🚫 Fake Brembo:

• Rough casting marks or bubbles in the metal

• Mismatched colors or sloppy paint

• Cheap bolts that may rust or strip easily

🔍 3. Look at the Piston Design

✅ Real Brembo calipers often use:

• Titanium or phenolic pistons (lightweight and heat resistant)

• Dust seals and perfect symmetry

🚫 Fake calipers may use:

• Heavy steel pistons

• Loose or uneven piston fit

• No seals or protection from brake dust

🏷️ 4. Packaging & Paperwork

✅ Genuine Brembo products come with:

• Official Brembo box

• Warranty card or product leaflet

• Proper serial number or barcoded label

🚫 Fakes usually arrive:

• In plain boxes or unbranded packaging

• No documentation, no barcode, no warranty

📦 5. Where You Buy Matters

🟢 Buy from trusted sellers only:

• Official distributors like MP Racing NZ

• Known motorsport dealers

• Never trust suspiciously low prices or auction sites

🔴 Avoid:

• Marketplace listings with no product info

• “New Brembo” calipers priced way below retail

• Sellers unwilling to offer return or support

🧪 Bonus: Test the Weight (If Possible)

Fake calipers often use cheap materials and feel:

• Too light (poor build, thin walls)

• Or too heavy (steel internals instead of titanium)

Genuine Brembo calipers are precisely engineered for the perfect balance.

✅ Final Tip: When in Doubt, Ask the Experts

If you're not sure — don't risk it.
Running fake brakes can mean:

• Poor braking power

• Seal failures

• Even total brake failure at speed

🛒 Get 100% Genuine Brembo at MP Racing NZ

At MP Racing, we guarantee:

• Official Brembo parts

• Trusted advice and technical support

• NZ shipping, local warranty

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