AP Racing Discs

[Deezer-D]

Just bought a set of AP 6 pots and they need new discs. Where is the best place to source them and bolts?
Cheers
D

[shimmy]

Just bought a set of AP 6 pots and they need new discs. Where is the best place to source them and bolts?
Cheers
D

Questmead

Make sure you get some discount

[glendog74]

+1 Questmead :thumbs:

[northernjim]

+1 Questmead :thumbs:

+2!

New pagid RS 29's at the same time too?

[Phatgixer]

Make sure you get GP5000 disks. The standard AP ones are total shite. May be you can only buy the GP5000 now, as the original kit disks would warp in a morning....

[Deezer-D]

Cheers guys, Questmead seems to be the preferred supplier then. Had a quick look at their website, looks like I'll need to give them a ring.
I've never done this before so are the discs difficult to change? Any special tools required?
The kit comes with some used pads (should be here today or tomorrow) but not sure what they are. Would I be better getting new pads when replacing the discs?
Performance brakes are a bit new to me.
Thanks for all the input so far guys

[glendog74]

Personally, I would definitely fit new pads at the same time as the discs.

[phoenixcsl]

Did you buy the used AP set off my mate Dave? :thumbs:

I'd put new pads in with your new discs, then as they wear down use up the used ones you have.

RS29's are a really good pad, tho a bit dusty and squealy around town, but their performance makes up for it, I loved them in my old AP's.

You dont need specialist tools per se, when you're taking your old discs off it's very easy to round out the old disc locating screws, they should only be done up pinch tight, make sure the torx drive head is securely in and not at a angle before you undo.

[azrael]

You'll want new bolts too, they have a funky torx head.

As others have said RS29's are best for track work.

Alun at questmead has sorted me out previously, though the last lot of discs I just got from Simpsons.

[jibm]

No real special tools required, but a bench and a vice (clamp the disc in with something soft to not damage it) do come in handy when bolting the disc's to the bells. Torque the bolts in opposites and do not over tighten. IMO is best to be methodical and give yourself plenty of time, plus clean up the surface of the hub so the bells sit as well as they can. oh and get the discs on the right way round

[northernjim]

No real special tools required, but a bench and a vice (clamp the disc in with something soft to not damage it) do come in handy when bolting the disc's to the bells. Torque the bolts in opposites and do not over tighten. IMO is best to be methodical and give yourself plenty of time, plus clean up the surface of the hub so the bells sit as well as they can. oh and get the discs on the right way round

depending on how badly abused the old discs are, I'd soak the bolts in penetrating fluid for a couple of days, last time I changed mine, a few of the bolts sheared they were so tight.

new bolts are only tightened up a gnats worth too (14nm IIRC)

[Deezer-D]

Did you buy the used AP set off my mate Dave? :thumbs:

I'd put new pads in with your new discs, then as they wear down use up the used ones you have.

RS29's are a really good pad, tho a bit dusty and squealy around town, but their performance makes up for it, I loved them in my old AP's.

You dont need specialist tools per se, when you're taking your old discs off it's very easy to round out the old disc locating screws, they should only be done up pinch tight, make sure the torx drive head is securely in and not at a angle before you undo.

I did assuming your mate Dave is the Dave I bought them off! Were they red? What kind of condition were the calipers in when you sold them?
I should hopefully have them tomorrow or Monday. I have limited tools and space (red no garage) available so might be better sending the discs off to get replaced.
Maybe Questmead or Simpsons offer this service?
Anyone painted their red APs black?
Cheers
D

[phoenixcsl]

I did assuming your mate Dave is the Dave I bought them off! Were they red? What kind of condition were the calipers in when you sold them?

Thought you might have, yeah it will be the same Dave, he's a top bloke, are you the fella in Ireland?

Calipers were in good condition, I think you'll be getting 2-3 sets of used Ferodo DS2500 pads with it all.

You got them at a good price, even if you do have to get new discs :thumbs:

Was going to have them myself, but couldn't justify my new car & 100 cell cats in the same month lol

[shimmy]

No real special tools required, but a bench and a vice (clamp the disc in with something soft to not damage it) do come in handy when bolting the disc's to the bells. Torque the bolts in opposites and do not over tighten. IMO is best to be methodical and give yourself plenty of time, plus clean up the surface of the hub so the bells sit as well as they can. oh and get the discs on the right way round

new bolts all round, low Nm torque wrench (14Nm), loads of WD40, a well fitting spanner and some patience,

Fit new pads onto new discs, but keep the old ones for use after the disc is worn (you can even them up with some sand paper later on)

BED THEM IN PROPERLY AS INSTRUCTIONS and dont use them on track or to bed in with DS2500

[Deezer-D]

Thought you might have, yeah it will be the same Dave, he's a top bloke, are you the fella in Ireland?

Calipers were in good condition, I think you'll be getting 2-3 sets of used Ferodo DS2500 pads with it all.

You got them at a good price, even if you do have to get new discs :thumbs:

Was going to have them myself, but couldn't justify my new car & 100 cell cats in the same month lol

Yup, I'm in Belfast. David is a top bloke and I did get them at a good price. Would have preferred black as I will have the standard rears with PF pads until I track down a set of AP rears. My car is Silver Grey and I'm not sure red is for me! Can't complain though at the price
I bought a set of K Sports (on an impulse) but never fitted them. Sold them on as I really should have bought APs from the start.

new bolts all round, low Nm torque wrench (14Nm), loads of WD40, a well fitting spanner and some patience,

Fit new pads onto new discs, but keep the old ones for use after the disc is worn (you can even them up with some sand paper later on)

BED THEM IN PROPERLY AS INSTRUCTIONS and dont use them on track or to bed in with DS2500

Cheers shimmy. I'll need to look at getting new pads then too - expensive month!