All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
AP racing kit cheap! now with pics
jcp:
They are on and they are as good as I hoped- although after only 90 miles they are still a little green to assess their ultimate performance- so far they are squeal free, smooth and very positive. I am looking forward to a dry road test but they are clearly more powerful than standard FR/Gti brakes already. They look good as well. The saving in weight-unsprung weight is clear too. The calipers save around 3kg per side and the o/e discs are heavier -by a fair bit- than their two piece alloy bell and steel rotor replacements. 335s for less weight than 312s!! All the alloy bits are anodised against corrosion and the bleed nipples and fixings are stainless. All for £1025 fitted including longer wheel bolts and braided lines!!
QD MBE:
Look good.
Can the carrier be reversed? It would then allow the possible fit of an R32 Splashguard. enjoy them!
jcp:
I don't think the carriers can be reversed so the splashguards are not an easy fit-I'm not sure that matters.
The AP quoted caliperweight is 2.8kg. Standard Fr calipers- with pads are 6.6kg and standard discs are 8.6kg Total weight saving is at least 4.6kgs per side- and the braking is immense after only 100 miles and without having tried maximum effort stopping -so far on damp roads and without full on effort they are clearly better than O/E
DaveB@Vagbremtechnic:
Looking good, very powerful. Are the carriers helicoiled? They would need to be as the acid process in the anodising will take the tops of the threads inside.
Unless you used 7075 - in which case :notworthy: :notworthy:
jcp:
--- Quote from: DaveB1970 on November 29, 2009, 01:33:26 pm ---Looking good, very powerful. Are the carriers helicoiled? They would need to be as the acid process in the anodising will take the tops of the threads inside.
Unless you used 7075 - in which case :notworthy: :notworthy:
You are far above my head Dave! I will forward your comment to the maker/supplier but the carrier to hub bolts are the originals and I don't know the grade of stainless for the carrier to caliper bolts. What do you reckon the solution may be and how much of a problem may arise?
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