Ap or others ?

[Jon8710]

Good morning gents
might up the stoppers on the old girl,

i know AP seems to be the general path to take but was wondering on other makes ect ect

havent done any trackdays in the car but might do a few a year in the next year or so.......

stop tec
xyz
tarox

any thoughts ?

[glendog74]

AP... :wink:

[Johnnywb]

Go AP. Better availability of spares!

[Neil M]

AP's are the tried and trusted option preferred by the assembled multitude:thumbs:
However if your only doing a few trackdays it's a big outlay, try the OEM route with RS29 pads and some decent fluid for starters, then decide what to spend you hard earned cash on :supz:

I'm still deciding :hahaha:

[Jon8710]

yea was going to go the RS29 path but have heard about squeeling under breaking about town,,,,

is this true ?

[Barry C]

yea was going to go the RS29 path but have heard about squeeling under breaking about town,,,,

is this true ?

Yes although It just makes you seem like a more hardcore driving god though so it's all good:wink:

I actually don't find mine squeal too much but I've had them on a e36 before and it was pretty bad!

[Pip1968]

You can always swap the RS29s in and out for track only. That is what I do with my AP set up and without any problems. I do not think the OEM calipers are much more difficult to swap pads in/out.

Pip

[Neil M]

yea was going to go the RS29 path but have heard about squeeling under breaking about town,,,,

is this true ?

They only squeal when cold, keeps the pedestrians awake.:thumbs:

[shimmy]

You can always swap the RS29s in and out for track only. That is what I do with my AP set up and without any problems. I do not think the OEM calipers are much more difficult to swap pads in/out.

Pip


I did this for two years.

Swapped out frog rs29 for ds2500 after every trAckday. Worked a treat.

Only worth it if to do some road miles between circuits.

[cslsuperfan]

yea was going to go the RS29 path but have heard about squeeling under breaking about town,,,,

is this true ?


like a bitch!!
the more you try and brake to avoid the noise it just gets worse!!

small price to pay....brilliant stoppers:-D

[s.mac]

Tarox are really good brakes but mega ££££

AP are a really good set up and are relatively cheap for a BBK.
Stoptech and others are also ok but are not as easy to get serviced and parts

[_Nathan_]

I'd say Tarox were full on, proper wank.

[Bounce]

I'd say Tarox were full on, proper wank.:hahaha::hahaha:

[Teatowel]

I thought Tarox was the choice for those on a budget? I know CTR owners who went for it as it was cheaper than the rest.

[Yanto]

yea was going to go the RS29 path but have heard about squeeling under breaking about town,,,,

is this true ?

Jon - rs29, fluids, hoses will do you. What I Run. Unless you're going to do 6+ days pa in your CSL, it's not worth it to go BBK - especially when you got the e36.

[adem.csl]

im using stoptech.brake pads originate from porsche 997,performance friction have replacement discs and pads pagid ferodo ebc all do pads to fit these calipers and there are a few other good companies that you can get the bits from if needed.after our bank holiday blast i treated them real harsh and didnt even get a squeek or any brake fade.well happy with my choice.
excellent kits:thumbs:

[Jon8710]

cheers gents

ill go with the RS29's and fluid ect ect and see how i go

i can spend the rest on donky porn now :-D

[Jon8710]

just one more thing fellas

i have got the chance to get some AP'S for the front,

can these be run on OEM discs ok ?

and how much would you expect to spend on 6 POT AP front calipers, with yellow stuff pads ??

[Neil M]

Don't forget your hoses 'Hel' or 'Goodridge' both as good as each other: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261212780761?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch% 2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D26121 2780761%26_rdc%3D1
or: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Goodridge-Stainless-Steel-Braided-Brake-Hose-Line-Kit-Set-SBW0901-4P-/261045679826?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Cars+Type%3AM3+CSL&hash=item3cc788f6d2:thumbs:

[s.mac]

Each have their own experiences, my life with Tarox was better than APs, but different car and they weren't the cheaper option :)

Go with what you think is right for you and your budget.

[Jon8710]

Is it ok to use oem discs with AP 6 pots ?

[s.mac]

No you need bigger discs, AP or PF

[Das Chin]

avoid yellow stuff pads or anything from EBC. they are shite and they crumble.

you mean these ones: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/parts-and-plates/parts-and-accessories/bmw/ap-racing-e46-m3-6-pots-bbk/1320029

ok on cars under a tonne but CSL is not.

if you are going APs then go Pagid. not point in cutting corners.

[Neil M]

All round Tarox 10 Pots (Complete kit) for the price of a pair AP fronts:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-M3-Tarox-BBK-big-brake-kit-kits-front-and-rear-10-pot-superb-condition-/261177292377?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ccf613659

No Contest, just couldn't live with that colour:gayfight:

[Steve B]

I'm quite happy on my KSport kit with EBC Bluestuff pads... Leaps and bounds better than std.


Steve

[Bealo]

AP's all round with RS-29 pads... job done!

I never really suffered from the squealing pads... guess i was lucky ;)

[_Nathan_]

All round Tarox 10 Pots (Complete kit) for the price of a pair AP fronts:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-M3-Tarox-BBK-big-brake-kit-kits-front-and-rear-10-pot-superb-condition-/261177292377?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ccf613659

No Contest, just couldn't live with that colour:gayfight:

I'd rather have just AP fronts. their obsession with high piston count is pure marketting led BS...

[cossack]

I have brembo 6 pot front and 4 pot rears. I couldn't agree more with the comment about pagid pads for the track, for street I'm running hawk hps pads. Pagids are good but overkill on a street car. I'm not familiar with any other BBK kits other then stop tech and brembo, but your guys AP's look up to par. Plus with AP's I heard you guys won't need to run spacers up front, not sure if that's true. I'm running OEM csl wheels and to clear the 6 pot front caliper I had to go with a 10 mm spacer. Had I known this myself before I got my BBK kit, I probably would have went with AP's myself.