AP Racing 4 brake upgrade...Which pads to use?

[mastersmech1]

I bought one of those discount AP Racing 4 piston brake upgrade sets that Page, from Stillen at the time, had on here a while back. Does anyone know which pads to use at replacement time? It's not time yet, but I'd like to have some when I go to the track in May. I guess I need to call Stillen tomorrow...

[moabman]

Did you get the 6 piston, dual piece caliper model? How do you like it?

[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by moabman

Did you get the 6 piston, dual piece caliper model? How do you like it?

Ummm he said: AP Racing 4 piston brake upgrade sets

[mastersmech1]

Originally Posted by moabman

Did you get the 6 piston, dual piece caliper model? How do you like it?

Stillen listed two, last years model, 4 piston sets with two piece rotors. I believe I gave $1,200 for the set and it is definitely an upgrade over the stock ones on my 07 SGT. It is comparable now to the Brembos on my GT500.

[mastersmech1]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

Ummm he said: AP Racing 4 piston brake upgrade sets

Yes, 4 piston. They likely wouldn't have been much of an upgrade over the Brembos on the GT500, but they are on the SGT.

[moabman]

Ooops, read through it too fast. Thanks Mike.

I'm ready to do a brake upgrade and I want to upgrade to a six piston dual piece rotor unit that won't increase the unsprung weight even though I'm going to larger rotors.

Does anyone make ceramic rotors for our cars yet? If they do, do they cost more than the car?

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by mastersmech1

Stillen listed two, last years model, 4 piston sets with two piece rotors. I believe I gave $1,200 for the set and it is definitely an upgrade over the stock ones on my 07 SGT. It is comparable now to the Brembos on my GT500.

If they are comparable to the GT500 brakes, then use GT500 pads.


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[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by moabman

Ooops, read through it too fast. Thanks Mike.

I'm ready to do a brake upgrade and I want to upgrade to a six piston dual piece caliper unit that won't increase the unsprung weight even though I'm going to larger calipers.

Does anyone make ceramic calipers for our cars yet? If they do, do they cost more than the car?

I think Speedracer has the 6 pistons on his car.

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[mastersmech1]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

If they are comparable to the GT500 brakes, then use GT500 pads.


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[TOMMY GUN]

[mastersmech1]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by mastersmech1

I looked and couldn't find any info either.



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[Joe G]

According to the product brochure, they recommend the Mintex Xtreme version but I can't find an exact part #.


http://www.stillen.com/product_files/AP4400~broch.pdf


I can email our Stillen guy if you want John.

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[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Joe G

According to the product brochure, they recommend the Mintex Xtreme version but I can't find an exact part #.


http://www.stillen.com/product_files/AP4400~broch.pdf


I can email our Stillen guy if you want John.

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He should get back to you by August.

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[Super Snake]

[gr8snkbite]

Mintex is what i got when changing rotors....great product.....minimal dust for sure

[mastersmech1]

Originally Posted by Joe G

According to the product brochure, they recommend the Mintex Xtreme version but I can't find an exact part #.


http://www.stillen.com/product_files/AP4400~broch.pdf


I can email our Stillen guy if you want John.

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Thanks Joe, I ordered them today from Page's replacement. I'll get the info off the box and know next time...

[TOMMY GUN]

Looking for Mini Cooper pads.



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[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Looking for Mini Cooper pads.



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just use oreo cookies.......

[TOMMY GUN]

DBA rotors
Mini (Incl. S) 01 + Front DBA 4542 4000 Series Slotted
Mini (Incl. S) 01 + Rear DBA 4543 4000 Series Slotted

Porterfeild pads
Mini Cooper incl. "S" AP939 front AP940 rear






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