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03-19-2015, 09:50 PM | #15 |
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In reality, it doesn't matter what the finish is, salt can find its way into anything and make itself a catalyst for material transfer. If it's not the caliper face itself, it'll be something else that will take some exposure.
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Don't know if this is the right place, but would a nickel plated caliper hold up better than an anodized one? Is cost the only reason not to do that?
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Any feedback from those that have used these heavily on the track?
For the price difference between these and street friendly AP kit and the brake pad price difference, these StopTechs look like the better way to go (I'm not interested in the Essex Sprint/Endurance kits for the reasons mentioned above). Thanks
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Just ordered mine from the SpeedFactory
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I'd love to see if the StopTech dust boot survive track use.
I would assume StopTech would know by now that they need heat resistant dust boot. I have tracked my porsche heavily and the dust boot survived. I say survived, not look like new I think AP racing is better for the track but resale value of the stoptech is guaranteed to be easier. I will certainly end up with the Essex because I only track the car but I like the reputable stop tech brand. many of my friend track stop tech on the track and are very happy with them.
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I think the AP sprint/endurance kit is a better choice for the track still, but for a dual duty car, I think the Stoptech kit is a great option that comes in at a nice price point. Last edited by The Racers Line; 05-22-2015 at 11:41 AM. |
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Installed the kit from @FT-86 SpeedFactory yesterday and discovered that the @Touge Factory brake cooling backing plate is compatible ! Yay!
Pedal feel is light years better than stock. Next track event is Thursday. I'll be sticking with Carbotech XP12s since I like them and they cost the same for ST calipers as stock. I noticed that several brake compound companies charge a lot more for the ST caliper vs stock; in some cases almost double!
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I have the Stoptech BBK too. Not a hardcore track guy, have only done 1 track day with them. My car is boosted, ran it on map 1, 380 WHP.
I used the Street Performance pads and they behaved great. They did not fade at all, great pedal feel, one of the sessions my instructor drove the car harder than me and love the brake feel.
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Legit question, how come melting the dust boot on these is a concern, yet with other things I've tracked with stock calipers the OEM dust boots aren't a problem?
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There are advantageous and disadvantageous to each kit, as well as subjective conerns over appearance. Buy what works for you. |
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