Brake Choice- Opinions please!!
27 January 2009, 05:06 PM
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Brake Choice- Opinions please!!
I'm looking to upgrade my OEM Brembos ASAP and was wondering what you think of the following please 
What should I go for 
Keep Brembos and go for Performance Friction setup- £599
K Sport 330mm 8 Pots- £999
AP 6 Pots with DS2500 Pads- £1250
I'm after a fast road useage with the odd trackday and return trip to Nurburgring so a good allrounder would be nice
Merv
What should I go for Keep Brembos and go for Performance Friction setup- £599
K Sport 330mm 8 Pots- £999
AP 6 Pots with DS2500 Pads- £1250
I'm after a fast road useage with the odd trackday and return trip to Nurburgring so a good allrounder would be nice
Merv
Last edited by mervil; 27 January 2009 at 05:12 PM. Reason: Price Correction
27 January 2009, 06:05 PM
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Hi Merv,
I can say with confidence that the quality of components with the Performance Friction kits is second to none (yes, even the APs).
If you see these things side by side you soon see why PF command the money they do. Patented floating disc/bell arrangement and curved vane discs.
The PF compound that comes with the kit as standard is also great for road driving and the occasional track day. Great lifespan from both the discs and pads.
The Brembos with the PF kit work great both on the road and on the track.
With a proper AP 6 pot kit the brakes are very good but you'll need to spend a fair bit more than that. Even then the PF discs/bells are of a better quality than the APs. You won't get a genuine AP setup for £1250
Here is a comprehensive review on the PF kit: https://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyr...es-up-job.html
I can say with confidence that the quality of components with the Performance Friction kits is second to none (yes, even the APs).
If you see these things side by side you soon see why PF command the money they do. Patented floating disc/bell arrangement and curved vane discs.
The PF compound that comes with the kit as standard is also great for road driving and the occasional track day. Great lifespan from both the discs and pads.
The Brembos with the PF kit work great both on the road and on the track.
With a proper AP 6 pot kit the brakes are very good but you'll need to spend a fair bit more than that. Even then the PF discs/bells are of a better quality than the APs. You won't get a genuine AP setup for £1250
Here is a comprehensive review on the PF kit: https://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyr...es-up-job.html
28 January 2009, 05:18 PM
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Don't worry, I'll be sending you some feedback
I'm especially looking forward to-
Originally Posted by Dynamix
It is quite fun reading bedding in instructions that effectively say "stand on the brakes from 130mph a few times"
Thanks again Bob!!
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