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Hi Bill, Quick question I hope you may be able to answer.
Im interested in a AP racing big brake kit for my Leon, but there doesnt seem to be enough clearance.
But on ap racing site it says:
"AP Racing does not recommend the use of a wheel spacer or removal of material from the caliper or wheel as a cure."
Any idea why this would be?
Cheers,
Dan
ibizacupra
10-02-2007, 12:19
Hi Bill, Quick question I hope you may be able to answer.
Im interested in a AP racing big brake kit for my Leon, but there doesnt seem to be enough clearance.
But on ap racing site it says:
"AP Racing does not recommend the use of a wheel spacer or removal of material from the caliper or wheel as a cure."
Any idea why this would be?
Cheers,
Dan
No idea... what kit? got any more info?
chungster
10-02-2007, 14:15
It's the GTI 6 pot kit he's enquiring about (I was gonna buy it but change of plans)
Stop stalking me chungster!! :)
Year 2005 on Kit Part No. CP5570-1015.G8
Caliper CP5570 6 Pot Disc Part Number & Size
Pad Part Number CP3580-2898/9G8,
Ø330 x 28mm, 8 groove, 48 Vane.
CP5070D51-DS2500.
ibizacupra
10-02-2007, 15:23
only 330mm disks... (my ibiza runs those)
will have a scout thru my AP catalogue...
Cheers, bill, using the template thing on the ap website, looks like I will need around 5mm spacers, maxmum of 10mm each side. But im reluctant to due to what is said by AP above. :)
ibizacupra
10-02-2007, 15:51
spacers is ok, removing material off a caliper is a bodge IMHO
OK cheers i'll think about buying them then :)
Quick question... How much would the pads be for these inc delivery ?
ibizacupra
12-02-2007, 10:37
OK cheers i'll think about buying them then :)
Quick question... How much would the pads be for these inc delivery ?
they're dear pads. £191.61+vat list in DS2500
delivery is £9.50
regards
bill
Ok Thanks bill, lucky I don't get through pads quicly :)
Chungster, ive agreed to buy them, he's 99% sure he's going to sell them now.
I spoke to AP racing and there is no major issues with spacers, just the fact about..
wheel bearings (non issue really)
wheel clearence on full lock
and wheel rubbing
Dan
chungster
12-02-2007, 18:44
:D thought you might.
Enjoy the new stopping power!
If you need the spacers, I'd be tempted to go for some slightly thicker ones and get the hubcentric ones
otherwise you'll always be thinking about that strange wobble at speed and wondering if the wheel's going to come off or not ......... or at least now you will :think:
whats the min size of hubcentric ones?
"AP Racing does not recommend the use of a wheel spacer or removal of material from the caliper or wheel as a cure."
Whoops!:D
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/F2stu/AP21.jpg
Only a millimetre at the most
whats the min size of hubcentric ones?
FK did some hubcentric 10mm spacers that at least one guy on mkiv.net's happy with
Dunno where's best to get them .... but if you find them before I do let me know, cos I want them now [B)]
GSF mate :)
put the part numbers on the online shop search. Good prices.
Will it mess with the handling at all having 20mm wider track at the front?
Ooooh HR 1655571 - 8mm hubcentric in both old and new Leon fitment
That's tomorrow's job then ;)
Triple D
28-02-2007, 00:31
Any news on these yet Dan? got another link to a different thread as you said you'd put a thread up over the weekend. Just interested in some picst thats all matey.