AP rear brake fitment ?

[whopwop]

Got the rear AP's in the post today.
Is it a fairly straight forward job ( as in d.i.y. ) or how difficult are they to install.
I have the AP setup on the front and have been told its a ''bolt on job'' for the rears, is it that simple , surely not .

[glendog74]

It is relatively straightforward but the rear disc shields need trimming/cutting back slightly i think.

[whopwop]

Thanks Glendog74, Ill have a pop at it tomorrow night,,,,,,, see how I get on.

[bryce]

Cool. Let us know :thumbs:

[Ducati]

I have just had AP fronk kit fitted, do you think that it makes a big difference having the rear AP's as well ?

[shimmy]

no

adds a bit of balance i think when you learn to use them but otherwise it just looks nice :thumbs:

[whopwop]

As Shimmy said, I don't think they make a massive difference but they complete the look.
I'll let you know when I have tested them, track day organized in a few weeks time.

[glendog74]

no

adds a bit of balance i think when you learn to use them but otherwise it just looks nice :thumbs:

Ditto. I'm a tart so had the rears fitted too :thumbs:

[shimmy]

it is a bit like having matching boots and handbag! :thumbs:every time you go out everybody will look at them and ask you why they dont match like you are weird or something

[Ducati]

How much do the rears generally cost, fitted?

[RichW]

You need to run uprated pads in the rear to match the increased stopping power of the fronts, otherwise the car will feel unbalanced under braking ;)

[DazBlackCSL]

You need to run uprated pads in the rear to match the increased stopping power of the fronts, otherwise the car will feel unbalanced under braking ;)

What he said :hahaha:

[SMD]

You need to run uprated pads in the rear to match the increased stopping power of the fronts, otherwise the car will feel unbalanced under braking ;)

Yes very true mate!

[whopwop]

Got them on with no difficulty. They give the car much much better balance under breaking alright .
I found the ass very light under heavy breaking in a few of the down hill sections at the ring last year even with pagids on the rear standard brakes.
Worth doing.
Ordered seats, harness and half cage today.

[SMD]

What seats you going for mate?

[whopwop]

Recaro pole position XL,
I know the SPG are half a kilo lighter but I just dont like the grey shoulder sections ( stupid I know ), I just perfer the plain black.
besides half a kilo is just a good sh1t after breakfast :hahaha:

[donkcsl]

you have pm

[dave1]

did you rear ap's come with mounting bracket's or where they a direct fitment?

[donkcsl]

mine where direct fitment

[whopwop]

Yes, they are a direct fitment, however you do need to alter the disc guard.

[dave1]

damn was hoping to buy a pair cheap and just get the brackets the direct fitment one's have just gone up:banghead: