cariza

Im currently trying to decide the most economical route to stop cracking rotors on track days. With EBC Yellow pads I break a rotors on each event. I narrowed my options to:

Purchase the following BBK from Revolution Brakes, anyone tried them?
http://store.revolutionbrake.com/14-0123.html
Will these fit over stock AP2 17" wheels?, Is this really an upgrade from the factory calipers and rotors?

Second option is to do the Honda Accord v6 caliper swap. These fit over stock wheels but when all is set and done you end up expending a very close amount to buying the above mentioned BBK. Calipers $200 pair, pads, rotors, shims, etc...

My third option is just installing a DIY brake duct kit, my concern is that my car is supercharged and currently has all the water intercooler hoses, water pump, etc in that area of the bumper so I know it will take a lot of modding. Also I wish to avoid rubbing noises, and just basically cutting up the car down there.

Any suggestions?

yamahaSHO

If you're going to upgrade to make consumables last, go with a better setup that uses radial mounting. Also, Wilwood kits use weaker calipers than any other BBK.

My suggestion is to look at StopTech or AP Racing (Urge).

cariza

Yeap those would be ideal ones but they are over my budget and I need something that fits under the stock 17" wheels.

ExcelerateRep

The 328mm Stoptech kit will most likely fit behind your 17" wheels. The Stoptech kit is definitely worth the extra cash!

BBK fitment template:
http://stoptech.com/technical-suppor...ment-templates

Our 328mm kit on sale!
http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-210946.aspx

yamahaSHO

I've never had stock wheels, but I'm willing to bet the StopTech kit doesn't even remotely fit stock 17's.

SpeedFreaksUSA

If you can save the money then stoptech or the essex AP racing kit are the best way to go. However neither one will fit the stock wheels without a large spacer. I believe the stoptechs need a minimum 17mm and the Essex AP needs ~ 20mm minimum.

You could also look into doing a two-piece fully floating rotor with a much better metallurgy. We have some very high quality options from GiroDisc and Performance Friction. This would be less expensive than a BBK and will greatly extend rotor life since the rings can expand and contract at a different rate than the hat.

Here are some links for you:

Girodisc A1-104S Honda S2000 Front 2-Piece Slotted Rotors
Performance Friction Direct Drive V2 Sale
Essex AP Racing BBK
Stoptech 328x28mm ST40 BBK

-Matt M.