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Offline RedRobin

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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #10 on: 07 August 2008, 12:33 »
....4-pot (Sorry, forgot to say). 6-pot considered overkill on the Golf weight of car. VW Racing also independently advised that AP's 4-pots were absolutely fine even for track use. Cheaper on brake pads too!
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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #11 on: 07 August 2008, 12:37 »
Quick question, RR

Is the colour coat of the AP caliper more resiliant to heat + brake dust?  My stock front calipers are looking very tired after a few track days....
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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #12 on: 07 August 2008, 13:14 »
Quote from: dubaiphil on 07 August 2008, 12:37
Quick question, RR

Is the colour coat of the AP caliper more resiliant to heat + brake dust?  My stock front calipers are looking very tired after a few track days....

....I haven't tracked mine but a good friend has tracked his with the same AP's and not had any issues. Another factor is the fact that AP's BBK uses a different pad (Ferodo DS2500) and also a disc with grooves. The AP calipers being a closer fit are tricky to access for cleaning unless you either roll the car or remove the wheel.

I haven't had time to contact AP yet but will add this question later today and report when I know.
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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #13 on: 07 August 2008, 13:33 »
Quote from: RedRobin on 07 August 2008, 12:33
6-pot considered overkill on the Golf weight of car.

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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #14 on: 07 August 2008, 13:38 »
Quote from: Hurdy on 07 August 2008, 13:33
Quote from: RedRobin on 07 August 2008, 12:33
6-pot considered overkill on the Golf weight of car.

 :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :rolleyes: :wink: :cool: :smiley:

....I best reword that to: "AP Racing's 6-pot considered overkill on the Golf weight of car." :wink:

Mind you, I don't carry half-a-ton of sound gear permanently installed in my boot! :evil:
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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #15 on: 07 August 2008, 13:50 »
Quote from: RedRobin on 07 August 2008, 13:38

Mind you, I don't carry half-a-ton of sound gear permanently installed in my boot! :evil:

It's all about weight distribution Robin :wink: :grin:
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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #16 on: 07 August 2008, 16:00 »
I'm still trying to find a guide to remove the front and rear bells/disks, anyone know where to find one? Tried search but no joy?
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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #17 on: 07 August 2008, 16:02 »
have you tried the Haynes manuals for the Golf/GTI? Reasonably priced as well.
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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #18 on: 07 August 2008, 16:05 »
Quote from: bobotheclown on 07 August 2008, 16:02
have you tried the Haynes manuals for the Golf/GTI? Reasonably priced as well.

Good Point Bobo, thanks. I'll order one now as there's a few other things I need to do while I'm at it.

I'll try and find an electronic version and post it up somewhere for us to all use (cough) if its legal...!
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Re: Ap Brake Upgrade on 17's - did redrobin have these fitted ?
« Reply #19 on: 08 August 2008, 16:00 »
Quote from: RedRobin on 06 August 2008, 18:28
Be aware that whichever size Monza you have, the steel spare wheel will not fit over the AP's.

If you have the factory fitted 18" Monza IIs, then you also get an 18" ET-matched spare - so it should fit.  :nerd:
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