some pics of the APR 332mm brake kit

[funkadelic]

can't wait to get them installed! rest of the pics linked below

• http://www.funkadelic.org/gallery/apr_brakes

[NickS]

Hey, I just ordered the Stoptech rear lines as well. I just can't have the fronts SS and the rears rubber...ya'know!

Mine go on Friday!

[jyoteen]

Not only are they SS, but the construction is simply outstanding. Over the braid is a continuous heat resistant tubing that protects it and it goes right into the sleeve that covers the crimp.

I replaced all of my lines with the Stoptech ones because one of the Goodridge lines that came with the Brembo kit failed (thankfully while the car was parked). The plastic collar had burned away and th line was frayed right where the crimp is.

[funkadelic]

btw, how many bottles of brake fluid did you get? i only got one (500mL)...although the instructions said there should be 1000mL (2 bottles). guess i have to wait until tomorrow to call APR.

might not use the AP 5.1 fluid and go w/Motul 600 anyways since it's got a higher dry and wet boiling point:

AP 5.1
Dry boiling point: 500 F
Wet boiling point: 356 F

Motul 600:
Dry boiling point: 585 F
Wet boiling point: 421 F

[NickS]

Bummer about the Goodridge lines. They are supposed to be a high-end line too.

[NickS]

Yeah I only got 1 bottle too. For a complete bleed, you need 2 bottles. I think APR is assuming you just need to "top off" with the bottle they give you?

[funkadelic]

i don't know how much of a diff. the directional hat vents would make, but here's a comparision for anyone interested

a pic i found from the europeancar jetta stoptech install (the hat is shaped differently on the jetta, but you can see the directional vent).


apr's

[NickS]

[elCheng]

close up shot of the shape of the vent on the hat.

[NewYorkS4]