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Old 03-10-2016, 07:26 PM
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Default Got new brakes to put on!

Got these from Essex here on the forum.

AP Racing Pro 5000R Brakes, Rotor is 372MM X 34MM
These take a 1" thick pad.






I have not decided what to do about the rears, being they don't have a kit yet.
I wont make it back to the track until May, so I have some time to think about that.
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Gotta love brake ****.
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AP Racing baby!

Jeff is the man to talk to for brake ****!

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Gotta love 1" pads! Those things are amazing! Almost made me opt out of ordering a Z07.
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Originally Posted by CGZO6
Gotta love brake ****.
I will say I was a bit excited opening the box.
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Just wait until you get out on track!
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After you have tested them on track, might you please post a review since not many have this installed?
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Originally Posted by DLC7


After you have tested them on track, might you please post a review since not many have this installed?
I sure will.
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Here were my impressions from when I got mine last year.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1590737834
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Old 03-14-2016, 12:26 PM
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Thanks for the purchase Operations. We're looking forward to your results and feedback! Most people giggle a little when the pull the parts out of the box. Then they giggle even more the first time they fly into a turn and stand on them.

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After you have tested them on track, might you please post a review since not many have this installed?
I think you'd be very surprised if you knew how many people have actually installed these brakes. I believe there are a couple reasons why you haven't seen more feedback on them: 1) Many people bought and installed these over the winter, and are just now getting out to the track for the first time with them. 2) Most people immediately jump online and rant if they have a bad experience with a product. When they have a positive experience, they're too busy enjoying the product, and they typically don't get around to reviewing it for a while (if ever). 3) Some people aren't very active on the forums, and would rather just fly low under the radar. It always surprises me a bit, but I get calls and orders from people all the time who have never been on this forum before! I think we have all of the above going on. We sold a bunch of these kits over the winter though, and over the next couple of months you're definitely going to see a great deal more feedback on them. Thanks.

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