TBDevelopments Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 just fitted a custom AP racing brake kit for a customer with a celica st205. he bought them through some company in the midlands, great bit of kit and very well put together but he paid £2600 for just calipers, mounts, pads and disks. Didn't even come with brake lines. It does make me wander how much is your paying for the name, because the Ksport ones are around £1000.00 from various places and to be honest, i couldn't see that much difference in quality, material or specifications. Because the AP were racing setup they had no pad springs or anything so are noisy as anything. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Personally I would go with a big brake kit any day over uk spec brakes. The uk brakes just like the jap spec brakes don't offer the same pedal feel that a big brake kit does, the bbk gives so much more confidence with your braking, just what you need. I've been through all of the brakes over the years and I started out with jap spec with Porterfield race pads and even on the track they don't fade. Bbk is all about feel and stopping power though, the jap and uk spec has neither of these compared. I would highly recommend the K-Sport brakes too, this is pretty much all we fit these days which might come down to price but along with the value they also offer great quality and look too. And the stopping power and feel they give is immense compared to jap/UK brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I wouldn't bother, most of the big brake kits have LESS stopping power than the standard UK Specs: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?225007-Big-Brake-Kits-Real-Numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Stopping power is ruled by how much grip your tyres have, for just rd use other than they look great and weigh less the big brake kits are simply overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 From my experience UK-spec calipers are well up to the job on track and/or fast road. Like others have said upgrading the pads, discs, brake lines and making sure the fluid is in good condition will give you more than enough braking potential for the road and track. Stopping from 150mph has never been a problem for me in the past. Some have mentioned CW fast road pads; I've used these in the past and yes they do give good friction levels and would suit most applications; but I moved on to Carbotech Pads shortly afterwards and found them to be better for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 what are the Ksport setups like with noise compared to UK spec on the supra? i've used willwoods on my own personal daily drive starlet and they were noisy and rattly as hell to start with. i made up some custom pad springs and they were quiet but you still get the typical big clunk when you reverse then go forward as the pads re-settle. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 what are the Ksport setups like with noise compared to UK spec on the supra? i've used willwoods on my own personal daily drive starlet and they were noisy and rattly as hell to start with. i made up some custom pad springs and they were quiet but you still get the typical big clunk when you reverse then go forward as the pads re-settle. Tim Pretty quiet actually, never noticed any noise from them at all. The UK spec brakes can clunk back and forth, we fitted a brand new set with Toyota pads the other day and it was doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 ah thats good to know, as i was planning on a set for my supra when i update the power. there a good price was just concerned about noisy, rattles and squeeks as this is a road going car so don't want the trackcar feel lol. OEM feel just the benefits of the added feel and stopping Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Strange - had UK Brakes on my car for 8 out of the 9 years. They NEVER Rattled. Switched to KAD Brakes cause and they looked flashy however were an absolute nightmare with rattles and clonks. I'd never consider an aftermarket kit unless it was from a reputable brand that designed the kit not just for track racing but also for street use. imi Edited November 14, 2013 by imi (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 what are the Ksport setups like with noise compared to UK spec on the supra? i've used willwoods on my own personal daily drive starlet and they were noisy and rattly as hell to start with. i made up some custom pad springs and they were quiet but you still get the typical big clunk when you reverse then go forward as the pads re-settle. Tim Wilwood products are poor quality in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Never had a clonk or rattle with UK brakes in 15 years of owning UK spec Supras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Never had a clonk or rattle with UK brakes in 15 years of owning UK spec Supras. I had it once on the old car, changed the pads and kept the old pins, on the next change I replace pads and pins and no clunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 I have had uk spec brakes on my 2 aristos for 5 years with out any noises or clunks. Im thinking im just going to go for a full front and rear uk spec brake setup for my supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 How much are you looking at for a rear brake upgrade to UK spec? Something that's on my list of things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 How much are you looking at for a rear brake upgrade to UK spec? Something that's on my list of things to do. Here you go http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/index.php/toyota-1668.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 How much are you looking at for a rear brake upgrade to UK spec? Something that's on my list of things to do. Might be worth a read http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?241139-Genuine-TOYOTA-UK-SPEC-CALIPERS-AND-DISCS-BRAND-NEW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thanks chaps. Hijack over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Hi its a old thread but just to ask. Has anyone used these or heard off these brakes? http://bit.ly/1jIOPIm My mate has bought a set for his BMW M5 V10 he loves them and says they are 100 times better than the oems he had before. But i wanted to see if anyone on here has used them. Edited December 25, 2013 by Hassan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibby Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I try Practice makes perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewysdanny Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Just bought a Wilwood big brake kit from Keron . Getting fitted in the New Year by Dr Jekyll . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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