Porsche 718 GT4 owner sets personal best at Sonoma after swapping to AP Racing Brakes

We recently received some feedback from a thrilled 718 GT4 owner who dropped his factory PCCB setup in favor of our AP Racing by Essex Parts Radi-CAL Competition Brake Kit.

Our AP Racing by Essex brake products have become the recognized standard among Porsche car owners who are serious about tracking their car. Why? Because we've been able to improve upon the factory brakes in every conceivable manner, including convenience, fade resistance, longevity, weight reduction, wheel fitment, and long-term running costs. These improvements translate into faster lap times, fewer problems and headaches, substantial financial benefits, and more fun at the track! Please see the owner's comments below about how our system stacks up vs. the OEM PCCB brakes.

• Your experience level & driving history (e.g.- I have been tracking cars for 10 years with SCCA, etc.)

3 years track experience, but I am doing about 20 days a year and have done SCCA school.

• How have our brakes changed your driving experience?

I swapped out PCCB on my GT4 with the AP BBK set and I have significantly more brake feel and modulation, which has helped trail braking tremendously.

• Problems that the brake kit solved (e.g.- pad fade, disc cracking, soft pedal, etc.)

Easy pad changes, bigger pad thickness, modulation ability and ability to run 19" wheels on my GT4.

• Favorite product feature

easy pad changes

• Comparison to other products you’ve tried in the past

None really other than comparison to PCCB, which Essex has documented well to customers.

• Customer service by Essex before and after initial sale

very friendly and fast response.

• Documentation and ease of install

shop did it for me and didn't note anything.

• Would you buy it again, and would you recommend it to a friend?

absolutely. I have a 992 GT3 on order and I will be going with AP Racing and Essex again.

• Anything about the product that you think could be improved?

no.

• Race or event wins on our brake kit

Personal bests at Sonoma.

This Brake kit features

• Eliminates the need to remove the caliper for pad changes
• Saves 15 unsprung lbs. vs. OEM iron brakes and weighs almost the same as the OEM PCCB system
• AP Racing Radi-CAL with durable, ventilated stainless steel pistons (no ceramic piston caps to break) with anti-knockback springs
• Allows for the preservation of pricey OEM brake components
• Huge array of brake pad options from all major pad manufacturers
• Clears OEM 20" wheels without a spacer
• 394x34mm, 84 vane AP Racing disc fits inside many popular 19" wheels
• Every component designed to resist the heat of extended track sessions
• Pistons sized properly to allow for seamless integration with OEM master cylinder and ABS system
• Designed to work with OEM rear brakes or our Essex/AP Racing rear BBK

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