4 Spot Ap Racing Brakes

[MercuryT]

I am looking at a set of 4 Spot AP Racing Calipers, Rotors & Hats to suit the front of my T. I am told they will fit with the standard 17" wheels and will dramatically improve my braking performance. I did a track day last Friday @ Sandown and had serious brake fade after only 2 laps.

I wondered if anybody has fitted these brake and if so, what are your thoughts?

Thanks

[G6ET8U]

Have you spoken to Simon about the brakes that he uses through the shop... they are called CSC or something like that... I'm looking at getting those towards the end of the year... around $2500 an end fitted. They seem like really good value.

He has used them on quite a few T's that have come through his shop... and on his ute and on his wife's territory.

Jack

Edit-How did the track day go? I couldn't make it as I'm not allowed to drive at the minute because I've injured my foot... how many other cars made it?

Edited 08/08/06 04:21 AM by XR6T8_U

[gogo]

Hi Simon,

AP generally make good gear from what I have heard (but that is not that much... ) - you will likely be limited to about 330mm rotors or perhaps a fraction bigger if you sick with the 17" - is yours mark 1 or II? I think the offsets on the mkII rims make it more difficult to fit bigger breakes under - Nizpro will be able to confirm...

The CSC's are good units and should have plenty of readily available pad choices - I would check the pad options and costs for the AP's (or any caliper) before buying them.

What disc size are you contemplating to go with them?

Cheers,

Ben.

[gogo]

Edit-How did the track day go?  I couldn't make it as I'm not allowed to drive at the minute because I've injured my foot... how many other cars made it?

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good fun had by all I think - one incident at the end of the day which was a little unfortunate - but all in all good - and no it wasn't me...

I certainly got a lot out of it!

Cheers,

Ben.

[MercuryT]

I have standard Mk 1 rims which will suit a 330mm rotor. AP Racing is owned by Brembo and from the research I have done are a great setup. They are well priced at $3,250 drive in, drive out. The have a large selection of pads available with different compounds.

I am thinking maybe I should buy some bigger rims (18 or 19") and then get 356mm rotors.

Still trying to make a decision.

[gogo]

I have standard Mk 1 rims which will suit a 330mm rotor. AP Racing is owned by Brembo and from the research I have done are a great setup. They are well priced at $3,250 drive in, drive out.  The have a large selection of pads available with different compounds.

I am thinking maybe I should buy some bigger rims (18 or 19") and then get 356mm rotors.

Still trying to make a decision. 

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Looks like I got it wrong - Called past Nizpro yesterday, and the 355 rotors and CSC calipers WILL go under your 17" Mk1 rims - seen em on Deans HgAg ute...

Front only will cost less that the AP set-up....

Mmmmmm big brakes...

Cheers,

Ben.