by The most powerful caliper for heavy vehicles
When it comes to true braking power, track sports cars and supercars with carbon-ceramic discs and lap-time ambitions usually come to mind. However, Brembo’s new caliper proves the opposite: the most powerful unit the company has developed for passenger-car use now sits on a fully electric Chevrolet.
The name Boldika comes from the English words Bold and Like. It is a new six-piston fixed caliper capable of generating more than 8,500 Nm of braking torque. Brembo designed it for large, heavy and very powerful vehicles — in practice, full-size pickups and SUVs, which have become even heavier and significantly more powerful in recent years.
Why the debut happened on the Silverado EV
That is why Brembo decided to install Boldika for the first time on the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, specifically the RST Stars and Steel Edition. To cope with towing loads and sharp stops without unnecessarily increasing mass, engineers used a three-piece hybrid construction. Two aluminum halves are bolted around a central cast-iron bridge, with six pistons inside.
In addition, the caliper features Brembo Enesys zero-drag technology. It fully moves the brake pads away from the discs as soon as the driver lifts their foot off the brake pedal. This eliminates residual drag, reduces heat and wear, and improves overall efficiency.
Technical features of Boldika
Boldika is compatible with wheels from 20 inches upward. Chevrolet’s huge 24-inch wheels leave enough clearance for these massive calipers. On the Silverado, they feature a bright Torch Red finish and stand out against the gloss-black wheels. The calipers carry Chevrolet and Brembo branding.
The new brake calipers will eventually appear on a wider range of electric and gasoline pickups and SUVs from various manufacturers.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Stars and Steel Edition
In addition to the brakes, the special RST Stars and Steel Edition features graphics inspired by the American flag. They are applied to the hood and tailgate and are available in black or Summit White. The electric pickup uses an all-wheel-drive powertrain producing 760 horsepower (567 kW / 771 PS). Extended Range and Max Range versions are available with ranges of up to 410 miles (660 km) and 478 miles (769 km), respectively. The special version is listed on Chevrolet’s website from $99,945.
The arrival of Boldika on a heavy electric pickup shows that brake technology is now developing not only for the sake of a few seconds on the track. Large EVs have enormous curb weight and high torque, so they need reliable deceleration in any conditions. Such solutions are likely to become standard for a new generation of heavy SUVs and pickups, because the ability to stop is an important safety component in everyday use, especially when towing trailers or carrying large loads.
