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Old 27-06-2006, 01:08 PM
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Trying to decide between AP Racing and Brembo brake kits. Any experiences as to which is the better. Price is not a factor.
Old 27-06-2006, 01:08 PM
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APs everytime.
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are they not one of the same now ?? i cannot really see much difference between my brembo's and Ap's tbh..

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I can.

APs on the cossie and Brembos on the Evo... a league apart.
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Originally Posted by Redkop
I can.

APs on the cossie and Brembos on the Evo... a league apart.
Standard brakes on Evo, versus aftermarket on Cos...

Not a fair comparison.

Its the one piece shonky discs that are standard fit that are normally the problem on cars with Brembos are well. NOT the calipers.

I don't think you will find much difference in them. If money is really not an Issue get some 380mm Brembo 8 pots

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Martin @ Reyland has also 400mm discs...and AP has also 8pots...
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Martin uses AP 378mm discs - the same ones as I use on my car .
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Ap's everytime

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can't offer a comparison but the 330m AP's on my car are extremely impressive.
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Originally Posted by Shings
can't offer a comparison but the 330m AP's on my car are extremely impressive.
same here...
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Thanks guys AP's it is then.
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Brembo own AP

users of Brembo include ie McLaren SLR, MC12, Enzo & Enzo FXX and I think also the Veyron oh and the Focus RS
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I must say i am very impressed with the std brembo 4 pots on the FRS. They got a great feel to them and when you stamp on them they are just amazing

I cant imagine what it must feel like to have bigger discs than the FRS (325mm) and anything more than a 4 pot caliper, you must be careful not to lock the wheels if you press too hard on the brakes.

Remember the brakes are only as good as the grip the tyre has on the road
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Originally Posted by Kev.H
Brembo own AP

users of Brembo include ie McLaren SLR, MC12, Enzo & Enzo FXX and I think also the Veyron oh and the Focus RS
and the TVR, noble, spyker uses AP as standard...

sinds when does brembo own AP..
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Originally Posted by wimwerf
Originally Posted by Kev.H
Brembo own AP

users of Brembo include ie McLaren SLR, MC12, Enzo & Enzo FXX and I think also the Veyron oh and the Focus RS
and the TVR, noble, spyker uses AP as standard...

sinds when does brembo own AP..
After they bought them out about three-four years ago .

Brembo is the OE side of the company (supplying most of the car makers) and AP is the aftermarket side.....
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got porsche brakes (Brembo)...
they are efficient
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Originally Posted by wimwerf
Originally Posted by Kev.H
Brembo own AP

users of Brembo include ie McLaren SLR, MC12, Enzo & Enzo FXX and I think also the Veyron oh and the Focus RS
and the TVR, noble, spyker uses AP as standard...

sinds when does brembo own AP..
After they bought them out about three-four years ago .

Brembo is the OE side of the company (supplying most of the car makers) and AP is the aftermarket side.....
Cobblers. Brembo GT brake kits are the biggest selling aftermarket kits in the world.
I'd take Brembos over APs anyday
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