AP RACING BBK Review!

weiboy718 · 01-15-2011, 12:22 AM

Hello all! i have used these AP Racing brakes for the past 4 months and all i can say is wow! it gives me a full smile every time i step on them. there were times that these brakes actually saved my @$$ from getting crushed by a semi truck who suddenly merged into my lane. i slammed on the brakes so hard that my seat belt choked the life out of me lol. AP Racing brakes is my life saver. this is the one of the best upgrade no doubt about it. can't go wrong with this setup. after using these i don't think i can ever use oem brakes again. thank you Stillen and Josh for setting me up with these beautiful brakes. i am enjoying them every time i use my car.

here's some spec's and pictures!

Front Kit - AP5700

Calipers: AP Racing 6 Piston Caliper (CP7041)
• Lightweight, pressure cast aluminum alloy 2-piece body for better pedal feel than typical monoblock calipers
• Fixed radial mount for minimal caliper flex
• Hard anodized, then finished with a tough 2-part paint system
• Differential piston bores minimize pad taper and maximize braking efficiency
• Secondary dust seals for everyday use
• Anti-Rattle clip to eliminate pad knock

Rotors: AP Racing 14.25” x 1.25” (362mm x 32mm)
• Two-piece modular rotor floats on aluminum hat
• Directionally curved vanes for maximum cooling
• Cross-drilled and slotted for aggressive pad bite and better face cooling
• Slotted only rotors optional

Brake Pads: Mintex Xtreme Motorsport Compound
• Xtremely high friction for race pad stopping power
• Excellent grip -- From cold to over 1300°F (700°C)
• Linear & predictable under all conditions

Brackets:
• Aluminum caliper mounting brackets for maximum strength and stiffness
• Anodized for durability and appearance

Brake Lines and Hardware:
• Stainless steel outer braid with PTFE inner

Rear Kit - AP3750

Calipers: AP Racing 4 Piston Caliper (CP5147)
• Lightweight, pressure cast aluminum alloy 2-piece body for better pedal feel than typical monoblock calipers
• Fixed radial mount for minimal caliper flex
• Hard anodized then finished with a tough 2-part paint system
• Differential piston bores minimize pad taper and maximize braking efficiency
• Secondary dust seals for everyday use
• Anti-Rattle clip to eliminate pad knock

Rotors: STILLEN Brake Pros Two-Piece Rotors (330mm x 25.5mm)
• Two-piece rotor design
• Directionally curved vanes for maximum cooling
• Cross-drilled and slotted for aggressive pad bite and better face cooling
• Retains OE parking brake function

Brake Pads: Mintex Xtreme Motorsport Compound
• Xtremely high friction for race pad stopping power
• Excellent grip -- From cold to over 1300°F (700°C)
• Linear & predictable under all conditions

Brake Lines and Hardware:
• Stainless steel outer braid with PTFE liner (DOT compliant)
• High performance hardware included

Brackets:
• Aluminum alloy mounting
6 Piston Fronts

4 Piston Rears

CrownR426 · 01-15-2011, 04:01 AM

nice review

toner123 · 01-15-2011, 10:22 AM

nice review i think these will be going on my list soon. right after the suspension stuff gets done.
Frank

Or can i smell a group buy?

toner123 · 01-15-2011, 10:25 AM

Hey Josh stupid question but what is the life on these. like the rotors and all that. They look like there built strong, but do they last longer then oem pads, and rotors. Stupid question i know.
Frank

Josh@STILLEN · 01-15-2011, 10:56 AM

Hard question to answer Frank.. they are wear items, and it all depends on how you're driving, are you tracking, are you driving the street like it's a race track..

These aren't something that are going to wear out significantly faster than OE components, but just like gas mileage can decrease when performance items are added (because of a heavy foot), if you're using the brakes, they will wear.

Nice part about the replacement side is you don't have to purchase new hats each time, just the actual rotor and hardware, and pads, with the AP calipers being such a staple in the racing community your pad options are virtually endless, everybody makes something for that shape.

(and if there is interest on a group buy, I'm sure we can accommodate..

)

RCZ · 01-15-2011, 11:36 AM

Im getting mine in a few months

Nice Review.

SPOHN · 01-15-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Im getting mine in a few months

Nice Review.

+1 Can't wait.

djpathfinder · 01-15-2011, 01:25 PM

Are the two piece rotors noisy (clanging) at all, especially when cold?

weiboy718 · 01-15-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Are the two piece rotors noisy (clanging) at all, especially when cold?

Not at all, sometimes it might squeak a bit when it's cold out or after a car wash but it goes away quickly.

AP - Chris_B · 01-15-2011, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weiboy718

...these brakes actually saved my @$$ from getting crushed by a semi truck who suddenly merged into my lane. i slammed on the brakes so hard that my seat belt choked the life out of me lol.

Be careful out there. We're not responsible for air bags going off if you stop too hard!

Nice write up!

SPOHN · 01-15-2011, 10:37 PM

^ funny. I'm trying to hold out another month for these but it might not happen. It's going to be one of my best mod next to the LSD.

weiboy718 · 01-15-2011, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

^ funny. I'm trying to hold out another month for these but it might not happen. It's going to be one of my best mod next to the LSD.

do it! you won't regret it i guarantee.

Red__Zed · 01-15-2011, 11:07 PM

sexy

travisjb · 01-16-2011, 12:36 AM

good write up... nothing but satisfied customers with these brakes!

djpathfinder · 01-16-2011, 02:00 AM

Josh or AP-Chris, what's the difference between the AP5700R/AP3750R and the AP5700RS/AP3750RS parts numbers? The application notes don't specify a difference.

...and what's this you mentioned about a group buy?

01-15-2011, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
weiboy718 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 923 Drives: Infiniti G37 Rep Power: 15	AP RACING BBK Review! Hello all! i have used these AP Racing brakes for the past 4 months and all i can say is wow! it gives me a full smile every time i step on them. there were times that these brakes actually saved my @$$ from getting crushed by a semi truck who suddenly merged into my lane. i slammed on the brakes so hard that my seat belt choked the life out of me lol. AP Racing brakes is my life saver. this is the one of the best upgrade no doubt about it. can't go wrong with this setup. after using these i don't think i can ever use oem brakes again. thank you Stillen and Josh for setting me up with these beautiful brakes. i am enjoying them every time i use my car. here's some spec's and pictures! Front Kit - AP5700 Calipers: AP Racing 6 Piston Caliper (CP7041) • Lightweight, pressure cast aluminum alloy 2-piece body for better pedal feel than typical monoblock calipers • Fixed radial mount for minimal caliper flex • Hard anodized, then finished with a tough 2-part paint system • Differential piston bores minimize pad taper and maximize braking efficiency • Secondary dust seals for everyday use • Anti-Rattle clip to eliminate pad knock Rotors: AP Racing 14.25” x 1.25” (362mm x 32mm) • Two-piece modular rotor floats on aluminum hat • Directionally curved vanes for maximum cooling • Cross-drilled and slotted for aggressive pad bite and better face cooling • Slotted only rotors optional Brake Pads: Mintex Xtreme Motorsport Compound • Xtremely high friction for race pad stopping power • Excellent grip -- From cold to over 1300°F (700°C) • Linear & predictable under all conditions Brackets: • Aluminum caliper mounting brackets for maximum strength and stiffness • Anodized for durability and appearance Brake Lines and Hardware: • Stainless steel outer braid with PTFE inner Rear Kit - AP3750 Calipers: AP Racing 4 Piston Caliper (CP5147) • Lightweight, pressure cast aluminum alloy 2-piece body for better pedal feel than typical monoblock calipers • Fixed radial mount for minimal caliper flex • Hard anodized then finished with a tough 2-part paint system • Differential piston bores minimize pad taper and maximize braking efficiency • Secondary dust seals for everyday use • Anti-Rattle clip to eliminate pad knock Rotors: STILLEN Brake Pros Two-Piece Rotors (330mm x 25.5mm) • Two-piece rotor design • Directionally curved vanes for maximum cooling • Cross-drilled and slotted for aggressive pad bite and better face cooling • Retains OE parking brake function Brake Pads: Mintex Xtreme Motorsport Compound • Xtremely high friction for race pad stopping power • Excellent grip -- From cold to over 1300°F (700°C) • Linear & predictable under all conditions Brake Lines and Hardware: • Stainless steel outer braid with PTFE liner (DOT compliant) • High performance hardware included Brackets: • Aluminum alloy mounting 6 Piston Fronts 4 Piston Rears

01-15-2011, 04:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	nice review __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-15-2011, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
toner123 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: chesapeake va Age: 39 Posts: 823 Drives: TT 370z Touring/SP Rep Power: 15	nice review i think these will be going on my list soon. right after the suspension stuff gets done. Frank Or can i smell a group buy? Last edited by toner123; 01-15-2011 at 10:27 AM.

01-15-2011, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Are the two piece rotors noisy (clanging) at all, especially when cold? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

01-15-2011, 10:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	^ funny. I'm trying to hold out another month for these but it might not happen. It's going to be one of my best mod next to the LSD. __________________

01-15-2011, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
toner123 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: chesapeake va Age: 39 Posts: 823 Drives: TT 370z Touring/SP Rep Power: 15	Hey Josh stupid question but what is the life on these. like the rotors and all that. They look like there built strong, but do they last longer then oem pads, and rotors. Stupid question i know. Frank

01-15-2011, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	Hard question to answer Frank.. they are wear items, and it all depends on how you're driving, are you tracking, are you driving the street like it's a race track.. These aren't something that are going to wear out significantly faster than OE components, but just like gas mileage can decrease when performance items are added (because of a heavy foot), if you're using the brakes, they will wear. Nice part about the replacement side is you don't have to purchase new hats each time, just the actual rotor and hardware, and pads, with the AP calipers being such a staple in the racing community your pad options are virtually endless, everybody makes something for that shape. (and if there is interest on a group buy, I'm sure we can accommodate.. )

01-15-2011, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Im getting mine in a few months Nice Review.

01-15-2011, 11:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	sexy

01-16-2011, 12:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	good write up... nothing but satisfied customers with these brakes! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-16-2011, 02:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Josh or AP-Chris, what's the difference between the AP5700R/AP3750R and the AP5700RS/AP3750RS parts numbers? The application notes don't specify a difference. ...and what's this you mentioned about a group buy? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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