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Originally Posted by STALKER
Aren't european AP brakes different then the Stillen/AP kits we get in North American? The EU kits seem to be a bit more tricked out and are monoblocks.
I wonder if the catalogs spec the NA kits or the EU kits?
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The Stillen/AP kits and the Euro AP Formula brake kits are about 99% identical. They use the exactly the same calipers and strap-drive rotor assemblies in the front. The rears are a bit different, but are essentially two identical ways to skin the same cat. Making two minor tweaks (that actually negated each other as far as front/rear balance is concerned) allowed for better parts management and lower costs on the USA side of the pond.
By the way, going to a monoblock caliper would lessen the effectiveness of this brake system due to the reduced caliper stiffness. But at least it would cost more.
Chris