Installing an Essex AP Racing 9668 Kit... So much drool!

[w00tw00t]

Originally Posted by RazorM4

Half a day isn't bad and from the looks totally worth it.

Plus the enjoyment of wrenching on my car is also so much fun

[Lee808]

those things are Massive!

[M4_CaptFlashheart]

Those look awesome and I need!!!! Nearly had some sex wee.


1 question, which pads did you go with and a)do they squeal b)are they good for road/track? I have used the F4R in the past and thought they were amazing but I see that Essex do the F8R???? wow.

[w00tw00t]

Originally Posted by M4 UAV

Those look awesome and I need!!!! Nearly had some sex wee.


1 question, which pads did you go with and a)do they squeal b)are they good for road/track? I have used the F4R in the past and thought they were amazing but I see that Essex do the F8R???? wow.

I went with the Ferodo DSUNos.. they're like DS1.11 but with more top of pedal bite.. which I prefer.. Yes they do squeal a bit on the streets and dusty like most metallic pads are.. but I don't mind.

[shay2nak]

the links say the front calipers weigh 6.8lbs and the rears are 4.9lbs. no info on rotors.

[CAOZKAN]

Originally Posted by M4 UAV

Those look awesome and I need!!!! Nearly had some sex wee.


1 question, which pads did you go with and a)do they squeal b)are they good for road/track? I have used the F4R in the past and thought they were amazing but I see that Essex do the F8R???? wow.

I also have 9660/9449 brake kit from AP Essex which I will write a review about when I can find some free time. I strongly recommend them, they are out of this world.
I use Ferodo DS2500 for daily driving and DS Uno for track days. DS2500s are less noisy vs Uno and they have a bit better when it comes to dust. However Unos are almost not drivable on the streets to me due to very high noise, everybody asks me what happened to your brakes when I use them on street after track on the way home

[Mike991M4]

nice! I'm putting a stoptech kit on mine next week.

[w00tw00t]

Just a quick track update - I was at Laguna Seca yesterday and it is known to be hard on the brakes. My AP Racing kit held up like a champ, I was braking deep into braking zones with no issues at all - session after session, all day!

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by w00tw00t

I went with the Ferodo DSUNos.. they're like DS1.11 but with more top of pedal bite.. which I prefer.. Yes they do squeal a bit on the streets and dusty like most metallic pads are.. but I don't mind.

I like the DSUNOs as well. You can swap to the DS2500 for street driving and they are pretty silent.

[chetrickerman]

Originally Posted by w00tw00t

Just a quick track update - I was at Laguna Seca yesterday and it is known to be hard on the brakes. My AP Racing kit held up like a champ, I was braking deep into braking zones with no issues at all - session after session, all day!

Do you have a brake duct kit on your car or just the BBK?

[w00tw00t]

Originally Posted by chetrickerman

Do you have a brake duct kit on your car or just the BBK?

just bbk for now but trying to figure a way to duct also ..

[adc]

Those look very nice indeed.

A few questions if you don’t mind:
- do these come with rear rotors and calipers as well? If so can you post a pic?
- are those SM-10 wheels in 18” size or 19”?

I’m making plans for my next car as the M3 is coming out of the lease, and trying to calculate the TCOs with various cars but including tracking.

Thanks!

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by adc

Those look very nice indeed.

A few questions if you don’t mind:
- do these come with rear rotors and calipers as well? If so can you post a pic?
- are those SM-10 wheels in 18” size or 19”?

I’m making plans for my next car as the M3 is coming out of the lease, and trying to calculate the TCOs with various cars but including tracking.

Thanks!

Yes, the Essex/AP 9668 brake kit has a matching rear brake kit, Essex/AP 9449 brake kit. I'm running both on my M4.

The Apex SM-10 wheels are 18". They may release 19" at some point.

[bracer]

How much of a change did the rears make?

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by blackey

How much of a change did the rears make?

I installed the Essex/AP 9668/9449 F/R kits at the same time. So I can't say how much of a difference the R kit made. However, I will say the F/R kit has excellent linear feel, easy to modulate and smooth release. The F/R kits save > 30 lb of unsprung weight.

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by adc

Those look very nice indeed.

A few questions if you don’t mind:
- do these come with rear rotors and calipers as well? If so can you post a pic?
- are those SM-10 wheels in 18” size or 19”?

I’m making plans for my next car as the M3 is coming out of the lease, and trying to calculate the TCOs with various cars but including tracking.

Thanks!

Here is a shot of the rear 9449 caliper and rotor.

[Bruce AaLee]

Originally Posted by w00tw00t

yup! I'll post a video of the clip next time my wheels are off!

It is *AMAZING*

Hey guys, I just purchased and installed the front/rear front/rear Essex/Ap Racing BBK along with the optional pad tensioners. I emailed Essex today for a breakdown of when to use the pad tensioners, quick release spring, and the original retainer blocks and this is what I got back:

"We recommend removing the pad tensioners and running the original pad retainer blocks for track use. The quick release springs should only be used if you are endurance racing where a pad change during the race is a possibility. Having the blocks (either the pad tensioners or the standard ones) do increase caliper rigidity. "

Obviously, the quick release springs can handle track/race duty, but you might be better off with the standard blocks when tracking your car.

Cheers!

Ali

[Race82]

w00tw00t have you got any shots of the kit where the Hat sits on the Hub / Wheel Locator? Wondering if you still get the full depth of the OEM wheel locator with the essex hats?

[bracer]

He sold off the kit along with everything else fyi. They still get full depth fyi. (I have same kit)

[F3IGHTY]

Originally Posted by blackey

He sold off the kit along with everything else fyi. They still get full depth fyi. (I have same kit)

Yup

[Race82]

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

Here is a shot of the rear 9449 caliper and rotor.

Does the OEM park brake remain in place and active, or do you need remove it with the install of this kit?

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by awbmw

Does the OEM park brake remain in place and active, or do you need remove it with the install of this kit?

I have the AP 9668/9449 setup installed on my car. Rear parking brake still functions just like OEM.