AP brake conversion

[maverick964_uk]

Hi,

I've just ordered the AP brake conversion.

Who has this conversion on their VXR?
Does anyone have any pictures for fronts and rears I can see?

Apart from the brakes being sh1t hot, does anyone find any annoyance?. ie. droning, noises at low speeds etc?. Just want to weigh up the plus' against the minus?

thanks
Mike
Black 05 6.0 VXR

[VXR_Daz]

+ You can stop quicker
- The person behind might not!

[demolition man]

I haven't gone down this avenue yet - but a few that have say there is an increase in brake dust on the wheels = more cleaning.

I'm split 50/50 on whether to spend the money as I have never (inshalla) overwhelmed my VXR brakes on the road. If I did any track days, then I might consider it.

[maverick964_uk]

I dont think the standard brakes are that great. Even with increased use on the road they drone and start to fade somewhat.

Just want to make sure I am getting the full benefit without niggly issues like noise etc...

Would like to hear other people's experience.
I am planning the supercharger upgrade in the next few months.

Regards,
Mike

[Island boy hsv]

I have the kit on my HSV I have driven about 4k miles since I installed them at the end of July. There are no noise, rumbles or any issues to report. The combination of pad and calliper makes a very smooth set up. The harder you push the peddle the quicker you stop! I had the Harrop 4 pot brakes before and they are a step up both in stopping power and reliability ( I used to have to strip down the Harrops every 6 months to make them work again).

[V8HSV]

I have had the AP's for about 3 years & 40,000 miles, on 4th set of pads with discs still in good shape, did a 160-0 at Bruntingthorpe once, absolutely awesome, brakes were fried for about 30 minutes but it proved just how quick you could stop if you had to, won't replicate again (unless I have to) but it gives confidence to drive quicker without brake application.

Brakes were my first mod, engine second, suspension 3rd

[maverick964_uk]

can you choose caliper colour with the VXR?.
I do like the red and would prefer to keep that colour

[maverick964_uk]

is it the same pack as seen on the monkfish site?. I presume so....

www.monkfishperformance.co.uk/2005vxrmonaroframeset.html

[VXR_Daz]

maverick964_uk said:

can you choose caliper colour with the VXR?.
I do like the red and would prefer to keep that colour

AFAIK they only come in red.

[BigNige]

LSV show them in black in the banner advert ^^

That would look excellent on my red car.

[Well_Fans]

normal Monaro kits come with red calipers from AP - black ones are standard AP kit that need special brackets to fit Monaro's. Mark at LSV can probably elaborate as it was him that explained it to me when I asked about getting black calipers for my black Monaro.

[hainser]

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Pic as requested

Edited by hainser on Thursday 26th October 18:18

[BO55 VXR]

Front

Rear


...and now for them on a black car...

Edited by BO55 VXR on Thursday 26th October 18:31

[maverick964_uk]

thanks guys for the photos.

how do you find them for normal day use?.....and track days of course?

[BO55 VXR]

No problems with them at all....apart from the additional brake dust

In normal braking mode, you can still feel the additional force so you tend not to press the pedal as hard, making braking a bit smoother.

As for High Speed Hard Stops (M/Slip roads etc), when you stamp on the pedal, not a lot seems to happen initially (5-10 metres) but as soon as you got heat in there, your eyes will try to exit their sockets.

[VXR_Daz]

I want them now, I hear there is a bit of a wait ahead of me though

[BigNige]

Do AP's run 6 or 2 pads?

[anonymous-user]

As others have said the only problem is increased brake dust but it's a very small price to pay as the brakes are superb and way way better than standard items! I had a slight issue with a bit of squealing on light brake applications when i fitted them (did it myself) but after a few miles (and a track day lol!) it went away. I also did the braided hoses so would recommend those not sure if it's included in some of the upgrades.

[VXR_Daz]

BigNige said:

Do AP's run 6 or 2 pads?

2 pads

[BigNige]

VXR_Daz said:

BigNige said:

Do AP's run 6 or 2 pads?

2 pads

That actually surprises me a little - wouldn't 6 pads be better?