New AP Racing FORGED Radi-Cal Brake Systems!

Pat@sonictuning · 11-11-2013, 06:19 PM

AP Racing, the leading manufacturer of performance braking and clutch systems, for road and race use, has created a new range of Radi-CAL™ brake calipers, which incorporate race technology into high-performance road products. AP Racing's Radi-CAL racing calipers have taken the racing world by storm, dominating the highest level racing series on every continent.

The pressure forging process results in a strong, stiff caliper that is 20% lighter than similar cast calipers. Each caliper has been tested with over 500,000 cycles of pressure and torque to meet AP's stringent quality standard. The non-symmetric design is the result of Finite Element Analysis testing to determine where weight saving can be achieved without compromising strength and stiffness. Radi-CAL calipers are double sealed for durability. Hard anodized aluminum pistons are differentially sized to maximize pad life. A removable forged Bridge allows for easy pad changes. Anti-rattle springs prevent pad movement and knock back.

Available as six and four-pot front calipers, as well as a four-pot rear caliper, the new range of Radi-CAL™ products distil the company’s expertise in producing brake systems for race and OEM installations, into calipers suitable for the aftermarket. As a result Radi-CAL™ delivers an advanced brake upgrade for the owners of high performance and sportscars.

Featuring a two-piece aluminium body and h-piece, the forged non-symmetrical calipers offer a significant reduction in mass compared to conventional designs, and improved efficiency when resisting the torque generated by braking. This not only lowers a vehicle’s un-sprung weight, but also ensures continued high performance in demanding applications.

AP Racing’s advanced design process allows the concept to minimise structure and weight, while improving caliper cooling surface area, without sacrificing rigidity. This provides improved brake caliper cooling and reduces disc temperatures during high performance driving.

The Radi-CAL(tm) calipers feature a highly durable paint finish featuring the distinctive new Radi-CAL(tm) logo, and available separately or with matching performance road-car discs and pads for specific customer requests. The Radi-CAL(tm) Factory Big Brake kits incorporate floating two-piece disc assemblies, and include bespoke mounting bracket and bolts, a braided hose kit and DOT 5.1 high temperature brake fluid.

Includes
D701 Ferodo DS2500 Brake Pads
AP J Hook Rotors
Custom Goodridge SS Line
Optional AP Racing, Street, Semi Track, Track brake fluid.

Application
E9x M3 APR7120 Front 370x36mm 6P
E9x M3 APR7170 Rear 360x28mm 4P
E9x M3 APR7110 Front 390x36mm 6P
E9x M3 APR7160 Rear 380x28mm 4P

E9x 325,328i, 330i or 335i APR6410 Front 370x36mm 6P
E9x 325,328i, 330i or 335i APR6460 Rear 360x28mm 4P
E46 M3 APR3810 Front 370x36mm 6P
E46 M3 APR3850 Rear 360x28mm 4P

Apex EC-7 18x9.5 ET22 will clear front 370MM Kit
Apex EC-7 18x10 ET25 will clear front 370MM Kit & 380MM Rear. No spacers needed.

jwhhjr · 11-11-2013, 06:27 PM

They look nice.

kawasaki00 · 11-11-2013, 07:44 PM

That is pure sweetness right there

BimmerRob08 · 11-11-2013, 11:21 PM

I had heard about this from Stilen while working on my AP's. There may be a chance the new rotors will fit the older calipers, do data to confirm that. When are these brakes released for sale? They look awesome!

1MOREMOD · 11-11-2013, 11:31 PM

interesting design. looks like the h is the bridge like in the stoptechs for quick pad changes.

Mrbig · 11-12-2013, 07:18 AM

Price ?

Diesel///M · 11-12-2013, 08:06 AM

Those look awesome

Pat@sonictuning · 11-12-2013, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwhhjr

They look nice.

Thank you!
They look more impressive in person.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawasaki00

That is pure sweetness right there

Yes sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

I had heard about this from Stilen while working on my AP's. There may be a chance the new rotors will fit the older calipers, do data to confirm that. When are these brakes released for sale? They look awesome!

We are taking orders now, I will check on the retrofit part for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

interesting design. looks like the h is the bridge like in the stoptechs for quick pad changes.

Yes, it does have the quick pad change.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel///M

Those look awesome

Thank you!

Beedub · 11-12-2013, 01:41 PM

badass!!

1MOREMOD · 11-12-2013, 02:05 PM

I can see how these would save weight with that design but look kind of ugly. Function before form though is best.

Beedub · 11-12-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I can see how these would save weight with that design but look kind of ugly. Function before form though is best.

+1

My Schnell · 11-13-2013, 02:03 AM

Has anyone test fitted these with Apex 18s? I doubt the 390 kit will fit under 18s, but just curious.

IntegraXTR · 11-13-2013, 03:54 AM

They look sweet!

Time to save money for them =)

krx927 · 11-13-2013, 08:49 AM

Does
E9x M3 APR7120 Front 370x36mm 6P

fit OEM 260 18" wheels?

STALKER · 11-13-2013, 09:14 AM

So what is the primary advantage over the standard kit? Would you even notice the difference over the standard kit?

slicer · 11-13-2013, 10:32 AM

Looks like a quality product from a quality brand but that name... Radi-cal? Very odd name that I don't associate with a quality product. It reminds me of an info-mercial name brand. Sham wow!

Pat@sonictuning · 11-13-2013, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

badass!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I can see how these would save weight with that design but look kind of ugly. Function before form though is best.

Yes was designed more for functionality.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IntegraXTR

They look sweet!

Time to save money for them =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by krx927

Does
E9x M3 APR7120 Front 370x36mm 6P

fit OEM 260 18" wheels?

18s have not yet been tested

Quote:

Originally Posted by STALKER

So what is the primary advantage over the standard kit? Would you even notice the difference over the standard kit?

After seeing this at Sema and having AP explain everything the kit is better than the standard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

Looks like a quality product from a quality brand but that name... Radi-cal? Very odd name that I don't associate with a quality product. It reminds me of an info-mercial name brand. Sham wow!

Its a design for both racing and driving on the street

Ro_Ja Boy · 11-13-2013, 10:52 AM

I would imagine they got the term from "radical" as in the race car:

BMWDEMON · 11-13-2013, 10:55 AM

Looks like a really nice kit...what is the "normal" kit cost and this kit cost for E90 M3 with stock 19" and 20" LM-Rs (6f/4r) large disks

Thanks

rev9k · 11-13-2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

Looks like a quality product from a quality brand but that name... Radi-cal? Very odd name that I don't associate with a quality product. It reminds me of an info-mercial name brand. Sham wow!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ro_Ja Boy

I would imagine they got the term from "radical" as in the race car:

prob moreso because

"radial" brakes and radical

Ro_Ja Boy · 11-13-2013, 12:19 PM

Not to mention they are "cal"ipers

Pat@sonictuning · 11-13-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krx927

Does
E9x M3 APR7120 Front 370x36mm 6P

fit OEM 260 18" wheels?

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Schnell

Has anyone test fitted these with Apex 18s? I doubt the 390 kit will fit under 18s, but just curious.

For those that are interested, we have the brake template for the 390 kit.
PM your email, and I can send it to you.

We are in the finalizing phase for the template of the 370, just need to confirm few things.

A good shot of the pads and caliper from another angle.

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Pat@sonictuning Major General 370 Rep 7,902 Posts Drives: Porsche 996 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (145)	New AP Racing FORGED Radi-Cal Brake Systems! AP Racing, the leading manufacturer of performance braking and clutch systems, for road and race use, has created a new range of Radi-CAL™ brake calipers, which incorporate race technology into high-performance road products. AP Racing's Radi-CAL racing calipers have taken the racing world by storm, dominating the highest level racing series on every continent. The pressure forging process results in a strong, stiff caliper that is 20% lighter than similar cast calipers. Each caliper has been tested with over 500,000 cycles of pressure and torque to meet AP's stringent quality standard. The non-symmetric design is the result of Finite Element Analysis testing to determine where weight saving can be achieved without compromising strength and stiffness. Radi-CAL calipers are double sealed for durability. Hard anodized aluminum pistons are differentially sized to maximize pad life. A removable forged Bridge allows for easy pad changes. Anti-rattle springs prevent pad movement and knock back. Available as six and four-pot front calipers, as well as a four-pot rear caliper, the new range of Radi-CAL™ products distil the company’s expertise in producing brake systems for race and OEM installations, into calipers suitable for the aftermarket. As a result Radi-CAL™ delivers an advanced brake upgrade for the owners of high performance and sportscars. Featuring a two-piece aluminium body and h-piece, the forged non-symmetrical calipers offer a significant reduction in mass compared to conventional designs, and improved efficiency when resisting the torque generated by braking. This not only lowers a vehicle’s un-sprung weight, but also ensures continued high performance in demanding applications. AP Racing’s advanced design process allows the concept to minimise structure and weight, while improving caliper cooling surface area, without sacrificing rigidity. This provides improved brake caliper cooling and reduces disc temperatures during high performance driving. The Radi-CAL(tm) calipers feature a highly durable paint finish featuring the distinctive new Radi-CAL(tm) logo, and available separately or with matching performance road-car discs and pads for specific customer requests. The Radi-CAL(tm) Factory Big Brake kits incorporate floating two-piece disc assemblies, and include bespoke mounting bracket and bolts, a braided hose kit and DOT 5.1 high temperature brake fluid. Includes D701 Ferodo DS2500 Brake Pads AP J Hook Rotors Custom Goodridge SS Line Optional AP Racing, Street, Semi Track, Track brake fluid. Application E9x M3 APR7120 Front 370x36mm 6P E9x M3 APR7170 Rear 360x28mm 4P E9x M3 APR7110 Front 390x36mm 6P E9x M3 APR7160 Rear 380x28mm 4P E9x 325,328i, 330i or 335i APR6410 Front 370x36mm 6P E9x 325,328i, 330i or 335i APR6460 Rear 360x28mm 4P E46 M3 APR3810 Front 370x36mm 6P E46 M3 APR3850 Rear 360x28mm 4P Apex EC-7 18x9.5 ET22 will clear front 370MM Kit Apex EC-7 18x10 ET25 will clear front 370MM Kit & 380MM Rear. No spacers needed. Last edited by Pat@sonictuning; 12-19-2013 at 07:27 PM..
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