4 pot brakes, are they worth it?

[carln]

I am looking at getting the AP racing 4 pot brake kit for my cooper s, but cant make my mind up.

Or i am thinking about doing the following: Uprated front and rear discs, uprated front and rear pads, braided hoses and uprated brake fluid.

Which set up does everyone think will be better?

[GP1004]

I was considering the AP's until I saw the cost of replacement discs............................................. ...
£600 for a pair

Plus there not much bigger than the standard discs anyway.

[Roofas]

Quote: Originally Posted by GP1004 (original)

I was considering the AP's until I saw the cost of replacement discs............................................. ...
£600 for a pair

You've got to be kidding me!

I'll be going to Todd at TCE for my new BBK after I've finished my my AP's

£600 for discs

[GP1004]

I couldn't find the price anywhere but when i did find it on a website it totally changed my mind! You might be able to get non AP discs that fit I'm not sure

[carln]

Thats alot of money just for a set of discs.

That has made me think a bit now.

None AP discs wont be as good and wont last as long i dont think.

[ScottyBoy]

Quote: Originally Posted by GP1004 (original)

I was considering the AP's until I saw the cost of replacement discs............................................. ...
£600 for a pair

Plus there not much bigger than the standard discs anyway.

There not that much, but still they are too expensive IMO for a replacement disc anyway, i got my AP BBK 2nd hand so it would not be that bad for me but i would not buy them new!

I got a price from Lohen and it was approx £300 IIRC.

[alski]

track time or daily driver?
will make a big difference on the life time costs, also how long do you intend to keep the car?
i have ATE bbk v.nice

[Ant FR]

Yes it is worth it. I have had Brembo's on my previous 2 cars and they were amazing. Tempted to go for some on mine now, but trying not to spend any more money on the car.

[GTT 280]

the 304mm AP kit doesn't work on track.

Cheers,
K.

[ScottyBoy]

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 270 (original)

the 304mm AP kit doesn't work on track.

Cheers,
K.

I agree but i would say that it is a great upgade for a fast road driver..... Although the price of new discs would still put me off.

[ScottyBoy]

But then there is probably other kits availabe at th same price that will work better!

[AndyH_MCS]

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 270 (original)

the 304mm AP kit doesn't work on track.

Cheers,
K.

How do you mean Karl? I've spoken to Nick at Lohen about them as well and he suggested they were purely a looks type BBK.

I thought AP would have been a safe bet...obviously not!

[batou]

Is there a reason why no-one mentions either the Brembo GT Kits (£1000-1600) or the Willwood kits (£600-800)?

[Richard Crofts]

The ATE kit is mint. Good on price and only about 10% smaller than the GTT Porsche brakes....which are huge!

Get the slotted disc option though not drilled....drilled are weaker as a rule and slotted is just fine if the disc is massive anyhow!

[carln]

The car is going to be used on track a few times this year, and also i have 2 trips to the Nurembergring booked, but i have heard some bad reports on the AP kit.

I had Hi Spec 4 pots on my previous cr and they where supurb.