madou

Is is worth moving my SS Brembo / AP 4 pot kit to an STi 7 ?

Joseph

No go for Scoobysport's new KAD kit.
It will blow your mind.
And it's cheaper.
J.

madou

Despite Scoobysport low low prices which tempt us all, how can it be cheaper than moving something I already own ?

Pleased to hear about the new KAD based kits, but original question stands

[Edited by madou - 6/16/2002 11:55:58 AM]

ChrisB

Mike Tuckwood has swapped his APs onto his STI7.

Bigger choice of wheels and big weight saving (IIRC). Mike... ?

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

How about just replacing your discs and pads? would be cheaper and give you good stopping power over the standard items (which are pretty good anyway) also would suggest that you try braided hoses (if not already fitted) and DOT 5.1 fluid.

Tony

Joseph

I meant cheaper than AP you mong.
J.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Im talking about the STi7's a;ready fantastic brakes, so unless your putting 6pots on its not really going to be worth it (have you seen the size of the calipers on the STI7? )


Tony

Pete Croney

Would I swap?

The Brembo's on the STi7 are big and are quite good. Braking ability is better than your Scoobysport 4 pot Brembos, but not by much.

That said, there are some known problems with the OE Brembo kit.

1) Its VERY heavy
2) Hard driving generates pad knock off (pedal goes very long, very unexpectedly!!)
3) Serious limitations on wheel choice due to caliper width.

If you could sell the OE Brembo's and your old 4 pot Brembo's, a 6 pot 330mm kit would offer better braking, no pad knock off, a substantial weight saving and a much greater choice of wheels.

Mike Tuckwood

Would I swap.... well yes I did.

Brembos are bloody heavy and bloody big. If you're happy with what you already have, then stick with it. If not and you want the best, then the sale of any of your kit will contribute towards something worthwhile like an AP Racing kit which has and continues to see off all pretenders to the crown.

There's a thread somewhere showing weight savings Etc. with the AP kit.


Mike

Pete Croney

Or even the Scoobysport KAD 6 pot kit, eh Mike?

Just released after extensive testing, cheaper than the APs and even lighter

Dyney

Pete,
Stop surfing and go give Disco a hand!
I'm itching for a spin in this Beast!!!!!

Have to say the new KAD's do look awesome

Iain.

[Edited by Dyney - 6/18/2002 1:47:11 PM]

Pete Croney

Wotcha Iain

Disco is out driving his car

I hope he is carefully bedding his KADs and new turbo in

[Edited by Pete Croney - 6/18/2002 2:55:03 PM]