AP Racing Discs

Deezer-D · 17-11-2010, 10:34 PM

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** · 17-11-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

Questmead

Make sure you get some discount

**glendog74** · 17-11-2010, 10:54 PM

+1 Questmead

northernjim · 17-11-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

+1 Questmead

+2!

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

Phatgixer · 18-11-2010, 12:08 AM

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 · 18-11-2010, 09:08 AM

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** · 18-11-2010, 09:11 AM

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

phoenixcsl · 18-11-2010, 09:17 AM

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

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 · 18-11-2010, 09:51 AM

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 · 18-11-2010, 09:57 AM

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

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18-11-2010, 12:08 AM	#5
Phatgixer S3 - On the open road Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 101 Casino cash: $649	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.... __________________ Loved my CSL. Was the faster grey one.

18-11-2010, 09:11 AM	#7
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Personally, I would definitely fit new pads at the same time as the discs. __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

18-11-2010, 09:51 AM	#9
azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	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. __________________ Ashley Shaeffer BMW - Wooo

18-11-2010, 09:08 AM	#6
Deezer-D S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 62 Casino cash: $2294	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

18-11-2010, 09:17 AM	#8
phoenixcsl S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 634 Casino cash: $4900	Did you buy the used AP set off my mate Dave? 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.

18-11-2010, 09:57 AM	#10
jibm S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Asteroids Champion! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 591 Casino cash: $14218	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 __________________ Never pat a burning dog