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Old 01-15-2011 | 01:27 AM
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Ap racing bbk

Hello all! i have used these AP Racing brakes for the past 4 months and all i can say is wow! it gives me a full smile every time i step on them. there were times that these brakes actually saved my @$$ from getting crushed by a semi truck who suddenly merged into my lane. i slammed on the brakes so hard that my seat belt choked the life out of me lol. AP Racing brakes is my life saver. this is the one of the best upgrade no doubt about it. can't go wrong with this setup. after using these i don't think i can ever use oem brakes again. thank you Stillen and Josh for setting me up with these beautiful brakes. i am enjoying them every time i use my car.

here's some spec's and pictures!


Front Kit - AP5700

Calipers: AP Racing 6 Piston Caliper (CP7041)
• Lightweight, pressure cast aluminum alloy 2-piece body for better pedal feel than typical monoblock calipers
• Fixed radial mount for minimal caliper flex
• Hard anodized, then finished with a tough 2-part paint system
• Differential piston bores minimize pad taper and maximize braking efficiency
• Secondary dust seals for everyday use
• Anti-Rattle clip to eliminate pad knock

Rotors: AP Racing 14.25” x 1.25” (362mm x 32mm)
• Two-piece modular rotor floats on aluminum hat
• Directionally curved vanes for maximum cooling
• Cross-drilled and slotted for aggressive pad bite and better face cooling
• Slotted only rotors optional

Brake Pads: Mintex Xtreme Motorsport Compound
• Xtremely high friction for race pad stopping power
• Excellent grip -- From cold to over 1300°F (700°C)
• Linear & predictable under all conditions

Brackets:
• Aluminum caliper mounting brackets for maximum strength and stiffness
• Anodized for durability and appearance

Brake Lines and Hardware:
• Stainless steel outer braid with PTFE inner


Rear Kit - AP3750

Calipers: AP Racing 4 Piston Caliper (CP5147)
• Lightweight, pressure cast aluminum alloy 2-piece body for better pedal feel than typical monoblock calipers
• Fixed radial mount for minimal caliper flex
• Hard anodized then finished with a tough 2-part paint system
• Differential piston bores minimize pad taper and maximize braking efficiency
• Secondary dust seals for everyday use
• Anti-Rattle clip to eliminate pad knock

Rotors: STILLEN Brake Pros Two-Piece Rotors (330mm x 25.5mm)
• Two-piece rotor design
• Directionally curved vanes for maximum cooling
• Cross-drilled and slotted for aggressive pad bite and better face cooling
• Retains OE parking brake function

Brake Pads: Mintex Xtreme Motorsport Compound
• Xtremely high friction for race pad stopping power
• Excellent grip -- From cold to over 1300°F (700°C)
• Linear & predictable under all conditions

Brake Lines and Hardware:
• Stainless steel outer braid with PTFE liner (DOT compliant)
• High performance hardware included

Brackets:
• Aluminum alloy mounting
6 Piston Fronts

4 Piston Rears


Old 01-15-2011 | 01:32 AM
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Nice review post. Those brakes look sweet but D@mn you, you already have me thinking about spending more money this summer!
Old 01-15-2011 | 01:35 AM
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I wish I could afford a bbk. The stock g37x brakes are quite lacking
Old 01-15-2011 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dal1307
Nice review post. Those brakes look sweet but D@mn you, you already have me thinking about spending more money this summer!
hahahaha! seriously and trust me, you gonna need these with F.I application especially if you do some mountain runs or even tracking. these babies loves heat, you can abuse the crap outta them and still operate the same. can't go wrong!
Old 01-15-2011 | 01:53 AM
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OMG ! Damn Weiboy im in love with your ride ! The brakes look H O T ! Im hoping the J-hooks im ordering would be enough for the meantime to hold up when I FI...
Old 01-15-2011 | 01:56 AM
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OMG ! Damn Weiboy im in love with your ride ! The brakes look H O T ! Im hoping the J-hooks im ordering would be enough for the meantime to hold up when I FI...
I must admit, your ride is sweet!
Old 01-15-2011 | 01:57 AM
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AP racing.

I like!
Old 01-15-2011 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by akuma_83
OMG ! Damn Weiboy im in love with your ride ! The brakes look H O T ! Im hoping the J-hooks im ordering would be enough for the meantime to hold up when I FI...
thanks! your car looks very similar to mines btw lol. i highly recommend these bbk for anybody even without big power. it's night and day differences!
Old 01-15-2011 | 02:05 AM
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Thumbs up Twins ?

Originally Posted by Weiboy718
thanks! your car looks very similar to mines btw lol. i highly recommend these bbk for anybody even without big power. it's night and day differences!
I know bro ! We could be twins... LOL ! just give me a chance to decide if im going to place the order for the GTM S/C kit... payoff a loan... or buy a second hand daily driver... decisions decisions... and the money is just sitting in the account... what to do... LOL !
Old 01-15-2011 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by akuma_83
I know bro ! We could be twins... LOL ! just give me a chance to decide if im going to place the order for the GTM S/C kit... payoff a loan... or buy a second hand daily driver... decisions decisions... and the money is just sitting in the account... what to do... LOL !
hehe, hard decisions right there lol! let me know what you decide!
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Dam sounds so weird, for one you're thanking stillen lol
Old 01-15-2011 | 04:21 AM
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Looks good man, i was driving pretty hard last night and slammed on the brakes when a car from the other lane cut in front of me, and i felt the OEM brakes are dangerous for sudden brakes, it seems to not be able to brake in time. I was lucky i was downshifting at the same time. I guess need some BBK? haha... will changing out the brake pads be good enough though?
Weiboy, the AP BBK you got, do they rust? where the holes are? or did you put a zinc plating there?
Old 01-15-2011 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tWistedMissiOn
Looks good man, i was driving pretty hard last night and slammed on the brakes when a car from the other lane cut in front of me, and i felt the OEM brakes are dangerous for sudden brakes, it seems to not be able to brake in time. I was lucky i was downshifting at the same time. I guess need some BBK? haha... will changing out the brake pads be good enough though?
Weiboy, the AP BBK you got, do they rust? where the holes are? or did you put a zinc plating there?
Better tires will help you brake better in an emergency situation more than any brake upgrade possibly can on a street car.
Old 01-15-2011 | 12:12 PM
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Dam sounds so weird, for one you're thanking stillen lol
not really, i look at things differently.i am happy with this product and it deserves a honest review.

Originally Posted by tWistedMissiOn
Looks good man, i was driving pretty hard last night and slammed on the brakes when a car from the other lane cut in front of me, and i felt the OEM brakes are dangerous for sudden brakes, it seems to not be able to brake in time. I was lucky i was downshifting at the same time. I guess need some BBK? haha... will changing out the brake pads be good enough though?
Weiboy, the AP BBK you got, do they rust? where the holes are? or did you put a zinc plating there?
yes, i have experienced the same situation as what you just described! i remember when i first bought the car back in 08 i had to slam on them and it did not do it's job and almost rear ended somebody. i never felt safe with the factory sport brakes, even tho it had a stiff pedal feel, it just does not stop in time for an emergency events. ever since i got these AP Racing and broken them in it's night and day differences. i really really happy!

the holes have some kind of special rings, paint or insert on them that prevents from rusting. i'm not too sure, maybe AP Racing Chris or Josh@Stillen can answer that question.
Old 01-15-2011 | 01:12 PM
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Great review dude.. Those are some bad@ss looking brakes. I wish I had a set like that.



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