Built for Real Track Pace
If you’re overrunning braking zones or nursing fade halfway through a session, the limiting factor isn’t your driving, it’s heat. AP Racing by Essex Competition Brake Kits are engineered for repeated high-energy stops with stable pedal feel, consistent torque, and less time lost to cooling laps. The result is simple: later braking points, better modulation, and more confidence to roll speed into the corner.
What Sets These Kits Apart
AP Racing’s motorsport heritage shows up in every component. Lightweight forged calipers maximize stiffness for precise pedal feedback. Two-piece, floating rotors manage heat transfer into the hub while allowing controlled expansion under sustained temperatures. Directional vanes move air efficiently to keep rotors in their operating window, and hardware is designed for quick pad swaps between sessions. The system works as a whole to increase heat capacity, reduce unsprung mass compared to many OEM setups, and protect wheel bearings and knuckles from thermal soak.
Components That Do the Work
- Radi-inspired calipers: High rigidity for firm, repeatable pedal feel and even pad wear.
- Two-piece rotors: Floating iron rings on aluminum hats for heat control and serviceability.
- Pad choice flexibility: Accepts common motorsport pad shapes so you can tailor initial bite, torque curve, and wear to your track and tire.
- Stainless braided lines & quality fittings: Improve pedal response and durability under heat.
- Serviceable by design: Rings, pads, and hardware are replaceable, so you maintain performance season after season.
Track Focus, Road Awareness
Competition kits are optimized for track duty: heat capacity, consistency, and service speed come first. If you need a setup aimed at daily use, AP Racing Road kits prioritize dust, noise, and cold-bite characteristics while still elevating control over stock. Either way, you get a coherent system built around real braking loads, not cosmetic upgrades.
How to Choose and Get the Most From It
- Start with fitment: Select the kit built for your chassis and wheel diameter.
- Match pads to use: Choose compounds for your tire, track temperature, and driving style.
- Use the right fluid: High dry and wet boiling points are essential; refresh regularly.
- Install and bed properly: Follow torque specs and complete a thorough bed-in to stabilize friction layers.
- Inspect between events: Check ring thickness, pad taper, and line condition to preserve pedal feel and torque consistency.
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