AP verses Alcon
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AP verses Alcon
Ive currently got AP 6 pot brakes and disks on my Legacy Spec B - have always been good but of late have been juddering despite a recent change of disk and pad. Dealer has diagnosed the pistons have ceased/corroded so they need a complete overhaul. Given the likely cost should I be looking at Alcon as replacements - I've heard good things about them but not sure what others experience has been?
The ap's have served me well over 5 different cars that they have been moved to and from so I've had my monies worth....
The ap's have served me well over 5 different cars that they have been moved to and from so I've had my monies worth....
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Can only say good things for Alcon brakes. Saved my bacon big time when some ****** pulled out from a side street a little way ahead of me. I was driving my old P1 with the Alcons. Got to admit it would have been a biggie if i were driving current Type R... Gulp dread to think.
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The spec b is a big car - and auto, so heavier on the brakes - the ap's have always been great to be honest and ive got them on my cosworth - branded cosworth but they are AP. dealer says the discs on the alcons are better and I do trust them.....
The issue is the recent problems with the ap's - but I guess after 5 years or more then would need a full overhaul - question is that the overhaul is likely to be almost 3 quarters of the price of a new set.....and who knows how long that overhaul is good for....
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Personally I would keep the AP,just due disc and pads are cheaper than Alcon,just ask the yours dealers how much cost the discs and pads for them
Speak here like Ian@Godspeed or Alyn@AS Performance about the rebuild yours brakes and should not cost as much you thought so,speak with them
About the dealer recommendation of the Alcon,assume they're recommend ProR Alcon combo,if yes i would say,your dealer try to make some money
What pads you are running? What brake fluid you are using ?
Jura
Personally I would keep the AP,just due disc and pads are cheaper than Alcon,just ask the yours dealers how much cost the discs and pads for them
Speak here like Ian@Godspeed or Alyn@AS Performance about the rebuild yours brakes and should not cost as much you thought so,speak with them
About the dealer recommendation of the Alcon,assume they're recommend ProR Alcon combo,if yes i would say,your dealer try to make some money
What pads you are running? What brake fluid you are using ?
Jura
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Humm - feeling that my knowledge of my own vehicle is a little lacking!!!
No idea of pads or fluid - assumed ap pads but it's a major assumption.
Both discs and pads are relatively new - previous discs had been skimmed several times as they had become uneven - but were just too thin to do that again hence them being replaced. I've always felt the new set seemed more likely to heat warping but perhaps that was always the symptom from the pistons. I simply don't know enough technically - I need to educate myself!!
No idea of pads or fluid - assumed ap pads but it's a major assumption.
Both discs and pads are relatively new - previous discs had been skimmed several times as they had become uneven - but were just too thin to do that again hence them being replaced. I've always felt the new set seemed more likely to heat warping but perhaps that was always the symptom from the pistons. I simply don't know enough technically - I need to educate myself!!
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Can only say good things for Alcon brakes. Saved my bacon big time when some ****** pulled out from a side street a little way ahead of me. I was driving my old P1 with the Alcons. Got to admit it would have been a biggie if i were driving current Type R... Gulp dread to think.
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biggest issue IME with Alcon aftermarket stuff is the distinct lack of easily available stock of rotors, etc.........
AP Racing are far better in this respect (even though they have their moments)
the AP rotors are often available in a Performance Friction alternative also which means far better rotor quality full stop
alyn
AP Racing are far better in this respect (even though they have their moments)
the AP rotors are often available in a Performance Friction alternative also which means far better rotor quality full stop
alyn
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