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• Mar 24, 2017

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Any thoughts on these brakes anyone?

 

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• Mar 25, 2017

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Never heard of this to be honest ..... any spec or links ?

 

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• Mar 25, 2017

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What's not to like ?

 

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• Mar 25, 2017

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Price of replacement discs is high and pretty sure they are made in Taiwan.


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• Mar 25, 2017

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They look good - are they machined halves bolted together rather than a monobloc construction?

Think I'd stick with Revo, Alcon, Stoptech or Brembo.

 

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Gazwould said:

What's not to like ?

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They have the name of a ghastly-looking BMW printed on them?

 

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• Mar 25, 2017

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I heard that they weren't so good but wasn't sure if anyone had came across them.

Just looking at options

 

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• Mar 26, 2017

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A lot of the Subaru guys use them as a budget brake upgrade, they perform well but they are no comparison to AP Racing, Brembo or Alcon.

 

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• Mar 27, 2017

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I'd rather buy a quality product. Looks like the search continues.

 

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• Mar 27, 2017

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Rob2k68 said:

They look good - are they machined halves bolted together rather than a monobloc construction?

Think I'd stick with Revo, Alcon, Stoptech or Brembo.

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http://www.k-sportracing.com/products.php?func=p_detail&p_id=64&pc_parent=2

Forged aluminium monoblock caliper units (pre 2013 units were split halves, but there has been a design upgrade since then). 2 part discs with same dimensions as AP allowing multiple sources for replacement discs, and common sized pads so friction materials available from numerous vendors in various grades.

Variable reviews, some very positive, some very negative. One issue that crops up in reviews is that they are very prone to seizure and corrosion if used on Winter roads. Calipers are anodised rather than painted, so the finish also doesn't stand up to Winter use.

 

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• Apr 1, 2017

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MikeParkin said:

I'd rather buy a quality product. Looks like the search continues.

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Matching rear discs available too I'm liking these :-

http://www.racingline-performance.com/vwr-monoblock-big-brake-upgrade

 

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• Apr 3, 2017

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These guys get lots of positive reviews (AFAIK).

https://www.vagbremtechnic.com/

 

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