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Old 24-03-2006, 05:16 PM
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I have just bought a set of AP 6 pot 378mm brakes, and was wondering if my 300mm rear discs would be sufficient to use with it? I was worried there would be too much braking force on the front?

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Old 24-03-2006, 05:25 PM
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300mm on the back should be alright mate, i have ap 4 pots in the front of my car with 330mm discs and 300's on the rear, best conversion i've ever done, if ya thinking about going ya gotta think about stoppin!

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Old 24-03-2006, 05:30 PM
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Thanks, just in a dilemma as to whether to put my current AP 4pot 330 on the back or to sell them Just dont want my car dipping too much on the front and destroying my lovely CF splitter
Old 24-03-2006, 05:32 PM
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No worries, car won't ever dip if you have a rock solid suspension set up

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Old 24-03-2006, 05:54 PM
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I have the same conversion as Charlie. One of my favourite things i've brought for my car!

Stops a treat, with the 6 pots on the front you'll be fine
Old 24-03-2006, 11:52 PM
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i have AP 6 pots with 355 mm discs.

i removed the bias valve to try and get the rears to work a bit harder.

they are amazing but could be improved upon by fitting some larger rear brakes.

best way to test your set up is disconnect ABS and brake hard(be careful)

the fronts should lock a fraction before the rears.

i know mines needs bigger rears cos i cant lock the back at all.
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I have 380mm front AP"s with 6 pots on the front of my escoss and 300mm rear rotors on the rear with std calipers on brackets and its fine

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Thanks guys
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