AP Racing Sprint BBK question

[CB762]

Hi, I'm considering AP Racing BBK but cannot decide between Sprint vs Street version. I take my car couple times a year to the track, otherwise it's just fun drive in summer on clean/dry streets.
Does anyone driving with the Sprint kit on streets on daily basis? Noticed any damage to pots or seals?

TIA!

[CSG Mike]

Tons of guys here that DD on their Sprint kits. Unless you live in an area that sees snow, you'll be just fine.

PM us to order

[cjd]

Swap back to stock for the snow.

[Jim Hodgman]

Straight from the AP Racing' catalog, "It is important to the correct type of caliper for the intended use. The design requirements for a brake caliper to be used on the public highway (road) and competition (race) use are significantly different. A road caliper often has to go for long periods of time without servicing or maintenance, therefore corrosion protection and durability are primary considerations. A brake caliper designed for competition use must be lightweight yet capable of operating reliably at high temperatures , however it is normally cleaned and serviced very frequently. AP Racing produces calipers optimized for these two very different applications. Although generally derived from our racing calipers, all AP road calipers have a protective paint finish, wiper (dirt) seals or dust boots (along with pressure seals) to prevent dirt ingress and are of a heavier construction than calipers intended solely for competition use. We strongly recommend that only purpose designed "Road" calipers are used on vehicles intended for regular use on public highways."

Yes, consumers use race calipers on the public street, but at their own risk and liability. The AP Racing by STILLEN road car brake upgrades are designed for street use and better heat management that can be used on the road and track. Choose wisely.

[dp1]

Salty roads are not friendly to steel pistons on AP Sprint kit, I swap to stock Nov-Mar in north east

[cjd]

Originally Posted by dp1

Salty roads are not friendly to steel pistons on AP Sprint kit, I swap to stock Nov-Mar in north east

I just got under my car after only a few times out this winter... It's scary. I'm swapping entirely to my own two feet (and public transit) next winter I think! One nice thing living in Chicago to offset the potholes all summer... And other holes... Lots of those on the roads.

[fasteddy]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Tons of guys here that DD on their Sprint kits. Unless you live in an area that sees snow, you'll be just fine.

PM us to order

Mike, forgive this stupid question, but I am going to ask anyways.

Is there any option for an upgraded caliper with seals on the sprint kit?

I am staying with 17's and would be all over this kit if it had seals. I don't know that I want to swap out the calipers twice a year though.

Thanks!

Pat

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by fasteddy

Mike, forgive this stupid question, but I am going to ask anyways.

Is there any option for an upgraded caliper with seals on the sprint kit?

I am staying with 17's and would be all over this kit if it had seals. I don't know that I want to swap out the calipers twice a year though.

Thanks!

Pat

Negative, there is not. The CP8350 is a race product. If you need a kit with seals, we have other AP Racing or Brembo options available.

[fasteddy]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Negative, there is not. The CP8350 is a race product. If you need a kit with seals, we have other AP Racing or Brembo options available.

OK thanks Mike, that is what I figured. This kit would really be perfect for me aside from having to take them off in the winter, granted that is a pretty simple operation to do when changing to winter wheels anyways.

I have gone the path of better pads/fluid, outgrown them and ended up with a big brake kit later anyways. I am thinking I will skip that step this time and just get a better brake kit right away.

Do the other AP racing or Brembo options fit behind 17's?

Can you get the sprint kit with plain rotors, no J hooks?

Thanks.

Pat

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by fasteddy

OK thanks Mike, that is what I figured. This kit would really be perfect for me aside from having to take them off in the winter, granted that is a pretty simple operation to do when changing to winter wheels anyways.

I have gone the path of better pads/fluid, outgrown them and ended up with a big brake kit later anyways. I am thinking I will skip that step this time and just get a better brake kit right away.

Do the other AP racing or Brembo options fit behind 17's?

Can you get the sprint kit with plain rotors, no J hooks?

Thanks.

Pat

Yes.