Rob_Mitchell Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 What you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I've got a pair of JCB fastrac calipers, big enough for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Just give AP or Brembo a call Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 My KAD's will be for sale shortly, only done a few hundred miles from new. New pads that fit, not the mintex that come with them. Complete kit with braided lines, big disks etc. 6 pot F+R. Any good? Oh, and they're red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Just give AP or Brembo a call Rob I wish i had that sort of money to spend mate. My KAD's will be for sale shortly, only done a few hundred miles from new. New pads that fit, not the mintex that come with them. Complete kit with braided lines, big disks etc. 6 pot F+R. Any good? Oh, and they're red Interested yes mate. drop me a pm with a cost you have in mind. I am really tempted by the ksports in orange too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Rob, read Dan's thread on brakes and calipers. Many do not improve on stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Rob, read Dan's thread on brakes and calipers. Many do not improve on stock. Most people fit them for the look they give rather than the performance, just like 19 inch wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Most people fit them for the look they give rather than the performance, just like 19 inch wheels Overhauled stock setup with CW pads powder coat the calipers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Rob, read Dan's thread on brakes and calipers. Many do not improve on stock. Yeah i done some reading BUT anything is better than jspecs mate.... i do need to think about stopping Most people fit them for the look they give rather than the performance, just like 19 inch wheels Looks YES! and performance over jspecs, i think they will be ALOT better. Jspecs were useless even when i was running na engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Overhauled stock setup with CW pads powder coat the calipers! Agreed but if you want that blingy look behind your 19's the UK's just don't do it in that department They work really well but sadly lack the presence of a big billet caliper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Agreed but if you want that blingy look behind your 19's the UK's just don't do it in that department They work really well but sadly lack the presence of a big billet caliper I agree but i dont have 19's..... just want a nice set of brakes behind the double six's , and ksport anodised orange is sexy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I have said it before I think, I must have some very special jspecs here which stop the car with ease. They may not handle a trackday well, due to boiling the fluid as there is less surface area of the pistons to dissipate heat. but they get the abs working overtime when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I have said it before I think, I must have some very special jspecs here which stop the car with ease. They may not handle a trackday well, due to boiling the fluid as there is less surface area of the pistons to dissipate heat. but they get the abs working overtime when needed. Jspecs are seriously poo imo, i have uprated discs and pads and STILL they feel ropey, i wont feel safe when the single is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 If they can make the abs work then its showing they are working well enough to defeat the frictional grip the tyres have with the rd, any more braking force is rather pointless. Ofcourse this could be due to poor tyres giving lower grip or poor rd conditions doing the same. The biggest benefit is lots less fade or even no fade on the bigger calipers and better feel, also there probably going to be lighter and look better. Shame the real good ones are so ------- expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 M, I wouldn't bother with the KSports, KADS and D2's mate. I only bought my AP6's because they looked good under my Veilside wheels but in theory I don't even think they are as good as UK-spec breaks with good pads etc. They might be equal(ish). I read an article on SupraForums a while back where it was even suggested that the cheaper version of the brembos were in the same performance league as that of the UK Spec calipers. The UK Specs have great performance capabilities but are not that great on the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 UK specs with mr wilsons pads are very good Rob!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 UK specs with mr wilsons pads are very good Rob!! Their not blingy enough for Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 bump- just seeing whats about before i bite the bullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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