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Re: brake setup

Postby 16bit » Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:48 pm

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performan ... nch-wheels

i paid way less than that for some reason.
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Re: brake setup

Postby 16bit » Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:07 pm

sorry i remember now.

i got them from abbottracing.com

giles was the guys name.

i paid 1073 pounds delivered.

that was in 2009 though.

keep in mind that replacement rotors are hidiously expensive.

sorry found them online for 217 pounds each. thats still a lot.

i have not had to replace them just yet, machine once.
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Re: brake setup

Postby chops » Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:09 am

the 6 piston Yellowspeed are interseting. Does anyone here run them with 949 wheels? specifically 15x8?

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Re: brake setup

Postby MrsB » Fri Nov 22, 2013 4:32 pm

I have run them with 6UL's 15 x 8. There are 3 sizes in the Yellowspeeds. One for 15's, 16's & 17's

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Re: brake setup

Postby ja9 » Fri Nov 22, 2013 6:55 pm

[quote="Hellmun"]I've also got no idea what the pad options are like for yellowspeeds, never even seen anyone run them on a turbo car either.quote]

Yellowspeed brakes were on the car that won the recent Winton 300 and it was turbo charged. So they can't be half bad. I'd buy them if I could afford a brake upgrade.
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Re: brake setup

Postby Okibi » Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:55 pm

16bit wrote:this is the ap kit i have, note it says 16 inch wheels but i have this exact kit under 15's.

http://www.apracing.com/product_details ... -1001.aspx


Do they fit under the factory 15s? Or aftermarket?
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Re: brake setup

Postby Okibi » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:15 pm

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Re: brake setup

Postby chops » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:07 am

thanks for all the input

i have decided i will give the Yellowspeed 6 pistons a try, thanks MrsB. What pads do you use for your race cars? My car is predominantly a track car and have used Hawk Blues in the past but would be interested to hear what you run

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Re: brake setup

Postby project.r.racing » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:34 am

the 286x26 rotor with 4 pot would be ample for most applications. just think on whether you really need 6 pot or larger diamter.

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Re: brake setup

Postby MrsB » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:50 am

chops wrote:thanks for all the input

i have decided i will give the Yellowspeed 6 pistons a try, thanks MrsB. What pads do you use for your race cars? My car is predominantly a track car and have used Hawk Blues in the past but would be interested to hear what you run

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Re: brake setup

Postby Okibi » Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:02 pm

chops wrote:..i have decided i will give the Yellowspeed 6 pistons a try..


Won't fit under 15s as far as I know.
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Re: brake setup

Postby chops » Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:34 pm

i think they will, 4 and 6 piston are listed as fitting 15's. Mania said they will and MrsB runs the same wheels as me and has confirmed they fit

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Re: brake setup

Postby ja9 » Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:33 pm

chops wrote:thanks for all the input

i have decided i will give the Yellowspeed 6 pistons a try, thanks MrsB. What pads do you use for your race cars? My car is predominantly a track car and have used Hawk Blues in the past but would be interested to hear what you run

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Hey Chops,

I'd be really interested in your evaluation on the Yellowspeeds when you get them on.

My car is also a race car running Hawk Blues on SE rotors and calipers. In other words standard brakes from a newer model than my car. I don't have any complaints with the braking at the moment but I am wondering how much better the brakes can get. Your input would be appreciated.

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Re: brake setup

Postby chops » Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:08 am

i am pretty interested to see what they can do

i had run the Wilwood's for a few years but after a pretty significant engine rebuild and upgrade they immediately felt like the weak link. I have taken more than 2 seconds out of my previous best time at Wakefield with my new setup and feel more time to be gained under braking. ordered them yesterday and will be here in about 2 weeks but my first run on them probably won't be until the first club day next year

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Re: brake setup

Postby Okibi » Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:50 pm

chops wrote:i think they will, 4 and 6 piston are listed as fitting 15's...


Which 15s? one of my mates couldn't fit them under his 15s.
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