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Old 10-25-2016, 09:53 AM   #1
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AP Sprint kit durability in road salt/magnesium chloride

I'm considering purchasing the AP Sprint kit. My car is used on the track and I find myself having to rebuild calipers frequently. Dust boots crack and thinks just don't work smoothly.
I realize I am in a situation that requires compromise. I either:
1. Rebuild OEM calipers frequently and deal with overheating brakes
2. Buy some other BBK with dust seals and hope they don't need frequent rebuilding
3. Buy the AP Sprint kit and hope the mag chloride doesn't destroy them
I spoke with the engineer at AP yesterday and he said they don't have any long-term testing with the kit in salty environments. I live in CO and it's mostly dry here during the winter. But several times each winter we'll see enough snow that they spray mag chloride on the roads.
I'm not asking anyone here to theorize how they will hold up. I'm looking for people that have first-hand experience with this kit that has run it year-round in an area where roads get salted in the winter. Can anyone share their experiences with me? I generally keep my cars for a long time and want to ensure I'm not abusing parts.
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