AP Racing Big Brake Kit Installed!

travisjb · 01-21-2010, 02:08 PM

Chris nailed it

I'll have more to report on pad alternatives in coming months... my car has been laid up a while, so no track time other than on the mintex extreme

abakja1 · 01-21-2010, 02:50 PM

Did you have any trouble with swapping out brake lines,..my Subie always had tough connectors to unbolt from the hard lines that even brake wrench would still slip...

370zForever · 01-21-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The kit comes with 2-piece rotors, the fronts have aluminum hats, the rears have cast iron because of the e-brake.

The Mintex Xtreme pads will work ok on the street but they will dust a fair bit as they are moderately aggressive pads. If you do a lot of street driving you might want a second set to swap in.

The kit also comes with Goodridge SS lines for all 4 corners. SS lines have only positive effects, there will be no detriment on the street.

Thanks man, great info, lol didn't know the kit already came with SS lines, but I'll consider buying some hawk performance pads or I'll just wait to see what travis is doing....

travisjb · 01-21-2010, 05:24 PM

What I'm considering:
AP Racing itself just released a new line of brake pads
Worth experimenting with the Hawk pads of course
And Stillen has some strong opinions and good expertise in this area - I need to call them up and get their thoughts...

At certain levels, the pads you select will depend on the course you are running, so it's hard to make a blanket recommendation... just something to keep in mind

Josh@STILLEN · 01-21-2010, 06:06 PM

But remember the calipers are designed to make it extremely easy to swap pads, so you can run a street pad to the track, swap in the track pads that wouldn't function on the street, bed them in, and you're off and running.

And with the caliper style, as Travis mentioned, there are a ton of pad options that can be used, even for the various styles of tracks.

Some pads have more initial bite, some higher temperatures, all kinds of variables. We have a knowledgeable staff that can guide you through some recommendations.

370zForever · 02-02-2010, 10:27 PM

Travis, what r ur thoughts on the AP Racing's APF405 Brake pads. It is their top high performance street pad and do you have any info on that?? There's so little info about the pads or places to buy them that I'm not even sure that they're out yet...They do have somewhat good info on the AP racing website and I thought these pads will go will with the AP racing kit....So any thoughts??

travisjb · 02-02-2010, 10:41 PM

i'm looking at the new AP Racing pads and will at some point try them... I'll prob be going for the 402s - more track oriented... i've received some advice that there are better compounds - but it's worth trying out diff pads until you find the ones that work for you in different conditions (a given track for example)

all, be sure to check out Chris' new DIY thread on this same BBK !
DIY: AP Racing Install

370zForever · 02-03-2010, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

i'm looking at the new AP Racing pads and will at some point try them... I'll prob be going for the 402s - more track oriented... i've received some advice that there are better compounds - but it's worth trying out diff pads until you find the ones that work for you in different conditions (a given track for example)

all, be sure to check out Chris' new DIY thread on this same BBK !
DIY: AP Racing Install

Sounds like a plan...

I'll stick with my hawk pads until you or someone else tries out the AP racing pads

travisjb · 02-03-2010, 03:00 PM

thanks for checking in, i'll be sure to update here later once I get some time on new pads

370zForever · 01-06-2011, 04:56 PM

Hey Travis, Quick Question....Do you think the AP racing brakes will clear 18" wheels like CE28ns???

RCZ · 01-06-2011, 05:52 PM

^ probably.

Zombie Thread.

travisjb · 01-06-2011, 06:53 PM

They clear my 18" forgestars but the only way to know on the others is to email Stillen and ask them to send you a template / cad drawing... then send that to wheel mfgr or distributor and verify... you might also ask Stillen if they know anyone that has installed them with CE28ns successfully

AP - Chris_B · 01-06-2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

They clear my 18" forgestars but the only way to know on the others is to email Stillen and ask them to send you a template / cad drawing... then send that to wheel mfgr or distributor and verify... you might also ask Stillen if they know anyone that has installed them with CE28ns successfully

I don't have a record on file showing that particular wheel works or not. Here is the template:

http://www.stillen.com/product_files/AP5700~profile.pdf

If you can't get it checked, send me PM and I'll chase it down.

370zForever · 01-06-2011, 07:55 PM

Cool, It does seem to feet, Thanks guys...u were fast...

kkruel55 · 01-07-2011, 07:40 PM

Anyone know how these stack up with StopTech BBK?

01-21-2010, 02:08 PM	#46 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Chris nailed it I'll have more to report on pad alternatives in coming months... my car has been laid up a while, so no track time other than on the mintex extreme __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-21-2010, 05:24 PM	#49 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	What I'm considering: AP Racing itself just released a new line of brake pads Worth experimenting with the Hawk pads of course And Stillen has some strong opinions and good expertise in this area - I need to call them up and get their thoughts... At certain levels, the pads you select will depend on the course you are running, so it's hard to make a blanket recommendation... just something to keep in mind __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-02-2010, 10:41 PM	#52 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	i'm looking at the new AP Racing pads and will at some point try them... I'll prob be going for the 402s - more track oriented... i've received some advice that there are better compounds - but it's worth trying out diff pads until you find the ones that work for you in different conditions (a given track for example) all, be sure to check out Chris' new DIY thread on this same BBK ! DIY: AP Racing Install __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-03-2010, 03:00 PM	#54 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	thanks for checking in, i'll be sure to update here later once I get some time on new pads __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-06-2011, 04:56 PM	#55 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	18" Wheels Hey Travis, Quick Question....Do you think the AP racing brakes will clear 18" wheels like CE28ns???

01-21-2010, 02:50 PM	#47 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 305	Did you have any trouble with swapping out brake lines,..my Subie always had tough connectors to unbolt from the hard lines that even brake wrench would still slip...

01-21-2010, 06:06 PM	#50 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	But remember the calipers are designed to make it extremely easy to swap pads, so you can run a street pad to the track, swap in the track pads that wouldn't function on the street, bed them in, and you're off and running. And with the caliper style, as Travis mentioned, there are a ton of pad options that can be used, even for the various styles of tracks. Some pads have more initial bite, some higher temperatures, all kinds of variables. We have a knowledgeable staff that can guide you through some recommendations.

02-02-2010, 10:27 PM	#51 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Travis, what r ur thoughts on the AP Racing's APF405 Brake pads. It is their top high performance street pad and do you have any info on that?? There's so little info about the pads or places to buy them that I'm not even sure that they're out yet...They do have somewhat good info on the AP racing website and I thought these pads will go will with the AP racing kit....So any thoughts??

01-06-2011, 05:52 PM	#56 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	^ probably. Zombie Thread.

01-06-2011, 06:53 PM	#57 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	They clear my 18" forgestars but the only way to know on the others is to email Stillen and ask them to send you a template / cad drawing... then send that to wheel mfgr or distributor and verify... you might also ask Stillen if they know anyone that has installed them with CE28ns successfully __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-06-2011, 07:55 PM	#59 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Cool, It does seem to feet, Thanks guys...u were fast...

01-07-2011, 07:40 PM	#60 (permalink)
kkruel55 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 206 Drives: '10 370Z Black M6 Rep Power: 15	Anyone know how these stack up with StopTech BBK? __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Coupe 6 speed-- Powerhouse Amuse//AP Racing//Volk Racing//Stillen//Tein//SPC//Hotchkis//INGS+1//MRWorks//Fast Intentions

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