News & Blog

May 14th 2024
High Horsepower + High Curb Weight = Serious Brake Demands!

"AP Racing matches the expectations I would have with a top-level motorsports supplier."

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May 14th 2024
Golf R Owner Loves the Durability, Convenience, and Confidence his Radi-CAL Brakes Provide

"Lightweight, easy to work on, looks really cool"

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May 14th 2024
Swiss C6 Z06 Owner Takes Multiple Podiums with AP Racing by Essex Radi-CALs

"Since I run the Essex brakes, I NEVER had a brake problem and that changes the whole experience."

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May 14th 2024
Original Owner of 1993 Civic Hatch Sets Lap Record on AP Racing Brakes after Migrating from Wilwood

"Not having to worry about my braking setup is such a game changer which allows me to focus on lap times"

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May 14th 2024
AP Racing by Essex 2-piece J Hooks Provide Crack-Free Track Days on this Rare Porsche 997 GT3

"Can run all day with no worries about brake failure."

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May 14th 2024
Essex Radi-CAL Brakes Help Transform a 981 Cayman into a Stunning Track Weapon

"You do get what you pay for when spending $10k on brakes."

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April 26th 2024
Another Happy E36 Owner on AP Racing and Ferodo

"One of the best upgrade mods you can do with the E36."

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April 17th 2024
Gen 2 BRZ Owner Finds Huge Consistency, Confidence, and Durability Gains with AP/Essex Radi-CAL Brakes

"They are there, all day, at all times. It allows you to focus on your driving rather than worrying about how the brakes will react this time."

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January 12th 2024
Now Shipping: Porsche 911 Carrera T (992) Radi-CAL Competition and Road Brake Kits
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September 28th 2023
AP Racing By Essex Radi-CAL BBK Drops Weight and Adds Confidence on the ND Miata

"I wanted to forget about my brakes on track and that's exactly what has happened."

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August 30th 2023
Eradicating failure-prone stock brake components on a Gen.6 Camaro

"The AP Racing brakes performed flawlessly and they were allowing me to brake about one track marker later."

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August 9th 2023
Female Racer Brakes the Mold with Essex-Equipped Tesla Model 3

"When I build my next track car I will for sure be purchasing and installing another Radi-CAL kit."

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July 20th 2023
One owner, two iconic Essex-equipped Porsches

"Once the AP kit was installed I fell in love with the car all over again."

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July 20th 2023
Our Original Six Piston Corvette Competition Brake Kit is Still Setting Records

"Unbelievable that the pads have lasted me 13 competitive track days..."

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July 20th 2023
Porsche racer couple equips their GT3 and Cayman with AP Racing and Ferodo

"Each car sees 40-50 track days a year...The J Hook rotors last forever"

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May 17th 2023
Eliminating Pad Knockback and Shedding Weight on the BMW M2 CS (F87)

"Without knockback, I am able to stay on the throttle longer and brake later, with much more confidence. It's made me faster."

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May 12th 2023
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS at Road Atlanta wearing ENP Radi-CALs

Stunning images of Porsche's latest mid-engine track star

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March 1st 2023
Corsa Crew Expands Fleet of Arrive and Drive Track Cars

Enjoy track time without the maintenance and worries of vehicle ownership.

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December 8th 2022
Surprise Skyline: We must stop Godzilla!

Is this AP/Essex-equipped R34 GT-R ahead of the curve?

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December 8th 2022
Matt Farides sets Corvette Challenge records on original AP Racing by Essex Brake Kit!

Nearly 10 years after its introduction, our CP5060/5040 kit is still the carrot to chase.

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September 26th 2022
YouTuber Tj Hunt Levels Up E90 M3 with AP Racing by Essex Radi-CAL Brakes

Reviving and improving a neglected E90 M3

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August 19th 2022
Porsche 991 GT3 Driver Experiences Radi-CAL Braking Performance and Confidence

"It's a set-and-forget proposition that has inspired big confidence in my ability to set corner entry speeds."

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July 25th 2022
AP Radi-CALs drop 24 unsprung lbs. from M2 Comp and allow for lightweight 18" wheels!

"To sum it all up, I'm so grateful for the brake kit and I yell about it on a hill top to other M2C owners."

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July 19th 2022
Scion FR-S Owner Leaves Brake Fade Behind with AP Racing by Essex Sprint Kit

"I won my regional SCCA STX class with this brake kit, and have won every NASA time trial I've been able to drive in this year."

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July 13th 2022
Three Years of Daily Use on First Set of AP Racing Discs!

BRZ owner gets a taste of AP's legendary durability.

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July 13th 2022
Devin dives deeper with an AP Racing and Ferodo

"It's consistent lap after lap and inspires the requisite confidence to deepen the brake zones..."

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June 17th 2022
Champion time trialer reflects on a decade with AP Racing and Essex

"For my entire racing career I've only used Essex."

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June 16th 2022
AP Racing Radi-CALs bring added confidence to the C8 Corvette

"Consistent, no fade, no pulsing."

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June 16th 2022
AP Racing provides massive boost in braking confidence for the Porsche Carrera T
"I can go deeper, and deeper, and deeper into each turn"
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June 8th 2022
AP Racing Radi-CAL brakes help turn a family bus into a track car!

"It was worth every dollar I spent knowing I will never have to trust my life on a sub-optimal braking system."

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May 25th 2022
AP Racing helps Porsche Cayman owner podium in NASA GTS2 Championships

"When I had switched to the Essex brakes it changed everything!"

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May 23rd 2022
AP Racing Brakes Help Shave Nearly 4 Seconds from this Supra Owner's Best Lap!

"No mod I've ever done to any of my builds has ever given such a dramatic positive impact on performance."

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May 19th 2022
Video: AP Radi-CAL Brakes Help Set GT2 Class Record at SCCA Pine Mountain Hillclimb!

This is your fantasy run up your favorite mountain road, with no threat of jail time!

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May 19th 2022
AP Racing-equipped Corvette "Bernice" lands JDP back on podium in NASA TT

After some extensive upgrades, JDP Motorsports puts their Corvette C7 nicknamed "Bernice" back in victory lane!

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May 6th 2022
Video: Is this Subaru a GT3 Killer?

Porsche hunting with AP Racing by Essex Brakes

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May 6th 2022
Team Goodyear's One Lap of America Ferodo Fix!

Did we get them into or out of a bind? You decide.

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April 7th 2022
FLOM Motorsports Audi RS3 tames the bull with AP Racing Radi-CAL Brakes

"Going from the stock front brakes to the Essex Radi-CAL Competition Brake Kit was night and day difference."

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March 31st 2022
Down Under and dirty in an AP Racing-equipped BRZ

"After 6 years of very hard dusty and muddy use, any “concerns” about the lack of rubber dust seals in the calipers have proven completely unfounded."

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March 29th 2022
Ferodo Racing Brake Pad Giveaway Winner Announced

Join our Facebook Owner's Club for an exclusive chance to win free gear!

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March 21st 2022
NASA Time-Trialer reviews our AP Racing Radi-CAL BBK on his Camaro SS

"These brakes inspire loads of confidence in the pedal!"

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March 21st 2022
Video: AP Racing and Ferodo carry 991 GT3 to a podium at Super Lap Battle COTA

"The rotors have lasted so long that I don’t remember when I bought them."

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March 21st 2022
981 Porsche Boxster S puts Ferodo DS2500 to the test at CMP

"I was impressed from mile one."

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March 8th 2022
Another 991 GT2RS owner samples the AP Radi-CAL

Grabs a Top 10 at One Lap of America Race 2021 in the process.

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March 8th 2022
Porsche owners agree: AP Racing by Essex Radi-CAL Brakes are a must!

A collective sigh of contentment from our Porsche brake kit clients.

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March 8th 2022
Porsche 718 GT4 owner sets personal best at Sonoma after swapping to AP Racing Brakes

"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."

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March 2nd 2022
Video: MotoIQ Shows us How to Make a C8 Corvette Track-able!

Hint: Stock brakes won't cut it.

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January 14th 2022
Corvette Z06 owner leaves behind the pain of a stock brake system

"I have much more confidence that the AP brakes will stop my car at whatever speed."

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January 12th 2022
C8 Corvette owner shares track results after AP by Essex brake upgrade

"The AP Racing Kit has afforded us the confidence to really use the car to its potential..."

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November 23rd 2021
Black Dog Speed Shop wins championship for 5th year in a row on AP Racing Brakes!

Helping owners climb the podium for years on end.

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October 15th 2021
Dundon Develops a Monster 718 GT4 with AP Radi-CAL Brakes

All the goodies required to make the GT4 a track terror

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October 13th 2021
Rob Harper Crowned USTCC GT Champion in his AP Equipped C5!

How to blow your rear diff on the first lap of qualifying and still claim a championship!

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October 4th 2021
C6 owner Tells us his AP Racing Brake Kit Quickly Paid for Itself

"I can run the same pads, rotors and fluid an entire year (8-9 days) at Road America without any type of issue. Ever."

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September 23rd 2021
AP Racing-equipped M2 Competition victorious at CSCS Time Attack!

Sonic_M2c closes out the season in proper form.

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September 9th 2021
Yardy Motorsports grabs two wins in one weekend on AP Racing Radi-CALs!

Fast-lap video included!

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July 27th 2021
Boosted 991 Carrera S tamed by AP Radical Brake Kit

"There is no pucker factor when going from 130mph down to 40mph, and the brakes just get the job done, again and again."

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July 14th 2021
AP Racing and Essex drive confidence and lower lap times

"...you have a customer for life."

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July 6th 2021
Essex Parts visits Road Atlanta with Chin Track Days!

Checking in with friends and customers

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July 2nd 2021
Derek Thorn scores his fifth straight Late Model win on AP Racing Radi-CALs!

"The New AP calipers and the bedded rotors have works flawlessly every step of the way."

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June 28th 2021
Video: F80 M3 Owner Claims Bimmerchallenge Victory on AP Racing Brakes

"Entering braking zones at 135-145 mph with full confidence..."

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June 28th 2021
3 Wins in 1 weekend? Mantovani Racing is on fire!

Another AP Racing-equipped Corvette collecting the spoils, this time in NASA ST2.

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June 11th 2021
991.2 Carrera T Owner adopts AP Racing by Essex Road Kit after melting OEM brakes

"I can brake deeper and never have a concern about stopping ability or fade."

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May 25th 2021
Experienced racer dumps tiny stock Porsche brakes for an AP Racing by Essex Road Kit

"Going fast is fun/optional, stopping is mandatory."

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May 13th 2021
Champion time trialer shatters past lap records with AP Racing Radi-CAL brakes

"The craftsmanship is superb, and only bettered by the customer service"

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May 11th 2021
Porsche 997.2 GT3RS owner drops PCCB and moves to AP Racing and Ferodo

"Heat, brake fade, pedal consistency were never an issue."

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May 5th 2021
Forgeline FU3C install on a 997.2 C2S!

A modern take on the classic Fuchs style

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March 15th 2021
Video: Super Lap Battle Track Record at COTA on AP Racing by Essex Brakes!

Smoking the competition by a whopping four seconds!

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March 12th 2021
Video: Super Lap Battle podium at COTA in an AP Racing-equipped e92 M3

"Consistent all weekend zero issues. Braking from 155mph + perfect every time."

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March 12th 2021
Video: AP Racing equipped C5 Z06 sets TT2 lap record at VIR!

Hold onto your seat...scary fast!

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March 2nd 2021
Video: How to install an AP Racing by Essex Radi-CAL Brake Kit on a BMW M2 Competition

M2C owner Farkle0079 carefully walks us through the install process.

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February 11th 2021
The ultimate McLaren 570S requires the ultimate brake system!

Removing the OEM carbon ceramic brakes is the next step towards track domination.

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February 8th 2021
Video: First place in NASA SU for an AP Racing-equipped GSpeed C6 Z06

Paul Costas comes from last place to take the win...must watch!

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January 27th 2021
Thrashing our AP Racing by Essex Radi-CAL Brake Kit on a 700 wheel HP Porsche 911

APR's Porsche calibration lead offers a brake review after doubling his horsepower!

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August 21st 2020
Pro Driver Seth Thomas shares his initial impressions on our AP Radi-CAL Brakes for his 991 GT3 RS

"I can't say enough good things about the kit on the car."

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August 13th 2020
C6 Z06 owner sets personal best lap time after switching to an AP Racing Brake Kit

“They didn't show any signs of giving up!”

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July 23rd 2020
Another 991 GT3 owner checks in with feedback on our AP Radi-CAL Brake System

"I am happy to report new personal best times at all three tracks that I've visited this year."

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July 22nd 2020
Three year owner review of our Porsche 991 GT3 AP Radi-CAL Brake Kit

"They shortened my brake zones significantly and by the end of the 1st day I has shed almost 2 seconds off my lap times."

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June 22nd 2020
Owner Impressions: Essex Designed AP Racing Radi-Cal Brakes for the 981 Cayman GT4

"I have no worry about quick/easy pad changes and broken ceramic pucks anymore."

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June 1st 2020
AP Racing Brakes impress driver and instructor at Road Atlanta

"Most people don’t realize what a limiting factor the stock brakes are until they try something better."

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March 13th 2020
East Coast Supra's 2020 Toyota Supra: Modified and Hungry

Less weight/superior brakes= more speed

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Carl Rydquist Factory Five GTM​
March 2nd 2020
Pro Driver Review: Ferodo's Versatile DS2500 as a Road and Track Pad

The best road/track hybrid pad available today

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February 20th 2020
MJW Reviews Spiegler Stainless Brake lines - Corvette C6 Front
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February 11th 2020
Client Takes 2nd in SCCA T1 at COTA on AP Racing and Ferodo

"Knowing the brakes were going to give me a consistently repeatable result was invaluable."

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January 28th 2020
E. Thomason Reviews Essex Designed AP Racing Competition Brake Kit (Front CP8350/299)- Honda S2000 ('06-'09)
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January 16th 2020
C6 Corvette Owner Takes a Win at Road Atlanta on AP Racing Radi-CALs

Congrats David Farmer!

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December 12th 2019
Porsche Carrera T Owner's Initial Impressions of our AP Radi-CAL Brake Kit

"Everything I could have asked for."

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November 20th 2019
Porsche customer sets a new personal best on the Ferodo DS1.11

"I credit the brakes for helping me feel more confident in the car."

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November 20th 2019
From the Back of the Pack to Second Place on the AP Radi-CAL

Setting a track record in the process.

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November 20th 2019
Four Wins & Zero Brake Issues=Happy Corvette Racer!

Twelve races and only one pad change.

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November 18th 2019
The Ferodo DS3.12 wins Porsche Cup Race on Maiden Voyage!

Consistent & fade-free, with outstanding modulation

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November 18th 2019
Four years and 50,000 of Abuse on our Smallest AP Racing Brake Kit!

Our CP8350 brake kit is small but mighty.

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November 1st 2019
More endurance racing victories on Essex/AP Racing

Congrats to TAPG Motorsports on an outstanding 2019 season!

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October 18th 2019
Bringing Confidence to Drivers, One Brake Kit at a Time

A Radi-CAL solution to one of Europe's toughest circuits

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October 2nd 2019
Early reports indicate Ferodo's new DS3.12 compound lasts a very long time!

Longer lasting, but shorter lap times.

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September 19th 2019
AP Racing Brake Kit Brings Perfect Pedal Feel and Confidence to a former Porsche PCCB Owner

'I cannot say enough good things about this kit."

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September 10th 2019
'Mind-Blowing' Brake Kit Leads to Newfound Confidence!

Essex restores confidence after an OEM brake failure.

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August 6th 2019
C6 Z06 Owner Shares His Confidence in Essex/AP Racing

"Go right to AP Racing immediately and don't look back."

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July 29th 2019
Audi TT RS Owner Reviews our AP Racing J Hook Discs and Ferodo Pads

"Just looking at the parts you can clearly see the difference in quality."

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June 26th 2019
The AP Racing Radi-CAL Helps TM2 Motorsports Secure the Win at Bimmer Challenge

First place with a 1:45 lap time!

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June 20th 2019
Porsche 991.2 GTS​ Owner Reviews Essex/AP Racing 2-piece J Hook Discs

"I give Essex and their kit a 10/10!"

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June 11th 2019
Customer Breaks 2 Minute Lap Time at VIR with Essex/AP Racing Brake Kit

Deeper into braking zones & confidence all around the track

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June 11th 2019
AP Racing/Essex Customer Takes Home Three Wins in one Weekend!

Brakes were incredible compared to what we used last year!

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June 6th 2019
Cayman GT4 Owner Shares Thoughts on his Essex/AP Racing Brake Kit

Looks, durability, and control.

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June 3rd 2019
Harper Takes Second on AP Racing in USTCC action at Cal Speedway

The AP Radi-CAL on the podium again

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June 3rd 2019
C6Z Owner Enjoys the Durability of AP Racing Brakes

Before I switched to AP, I was bleeding brakes twice a day and cracking the OEM rotors regularly

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May 29th 2019
C5Z Owner Climbs the Podium at COTA on First Outing with the AP Radi-CAL

"The brakes were not an issue as they have been in the past!"

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May 23rd 2019
Video: FCP Euro shoots for a sub-minute lap at Limerock with Ferodo DS2500 Pads

"Absolutely awesome, light years better than the stock brake pads."

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May 22nd 2019
E92 M3 Owner's Initial Track Impression of AP Radi-CALs

"Wouldn't feel comfortable pushing this car if I hadn't upgraded to your brakes."

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May 20th 2019
Porsche 997 Owner Shares Detailed Feedback on his Essex/AP Racing Brake Kit

An exuberant response after nearly 500 hard laps at Sebring.

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May 16th 2019
Essex/AP Racing Competition Brake Kit five year review!

"5 Years & 50,000+ Blissful Miles" on one set of discs!

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May 9th 2019
AP Racing-equipped 991 GT3 RS battling in One Lap of America

Pics and video inside.

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April 19th 2019
Customer's performance at Daytona secures invitation to the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational

Braking Godzilla confidently from 186 mph at Daytona.

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April 16th 2019
BRZ Owner's Review of our Essex/AP Sprint Brake Kit

Save money, go faster!

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April 16th 2019
E90 M3 owner shares some thoughts on our Essex Designed AP Racing BBK

Confidence, no fade, and easy pad changes.

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April 16th 2019
Subaru STI Owner shares his AP Racing Brake Kit Experience

"I can now focus on my driving and having fun."

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April 16th 2019
C7 Z06 owner ditches Carbon Ceramics for our AP Radi-CAL Brakes

And he's not looking back!

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April 12th 2019
991 GT3 customer shaves 2 seconds off lap time with our AP Radi-CAL Brake Kit

Goodbye PCCB, hello AP Racing Iron

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April 5th 2019
Experienced FR-S Owner Reviews our Essex/AP Racing Sprint BBK

"The Essex kit reduced the cost of brake consumables by 50%."

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April 5th 2019
Customer Review: AP Racing Eliminate Brake Fade, Impove Driving Technique

"These completely outperform BMW M brakes in every single way."

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March 18th 2019
Customer Review: Shaving time and saving money

"Added confidence and extended sessions, continuing to maximize my dollars"

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March 6th 2019
Customer Review: AP Racing Radi-CAL dramatically improves track experience

"My most valuable car modification, even considering the cost, has been adding the AP Racing brakes."

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March 4th 2019
TAPG Motorsports wins 2018 NASA WERC E1 Class Championship on our AP Racing Sprint Brake Kit

"The Sprint Kit was a game changer"

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February 26th 2019
E92 M3 owner experiences the tremendous cost savings, ease of use, and confidence of our BBK

"I didn't have to change the rotors for 25 track days!"

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February 25th 2019
Essex/AP Racing Brake Kit Review and Video: Increased confidence, new fastest lap, and better wear rates.

"I realized these brakes would take anything I threw at them."

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February 20th 2019
Customer Review: AP Racing Brakes eliminate uncertainty

"It just works, works again, and again, and again."

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February 4th 2019
Race video: What can the best brakes on the planet do for you? Watch this to find out.

Making all the difference, one brake zone at a time.

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January 9th 2019
AP Racing Brake Review & Hi-Res Gallery: Datsun-Inspired GT-R!

"Nothing has ever instilled more confidence in my driving than this brake kit."

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December 6th 2018
Radi-CAL Brakes Installed on Gorgeous Porsches!

The ultimate functional jewelry on some rare beauties.

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November 13th 2018
F80 M3 Customer's Initial Impressions of our Radi-CAL Brake Kit

"I’ve had Brembo BBKs in my last 3 M3’s. I’m not going back."

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October 11th 2018
BMW M4 Owner's Long-Term Review of AP Radi-CALs vs. OEM Carbon Ceramics

Surpassing Expectations One Customer at Time

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October 9th 2018
Video: 2019 ZR1 with Essex Designed AP Radi-CAL Brakes Tearing up COTA

A damp track only enhances the fun!

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October 3rd 2018
Evo X Goes One Second per Lap Faster on Radi-CAL, Sets New PR and Track Record!

An entire second attributed to the brakes!

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September 28th 2018
Customer Perfects his Dream Porsche GT3RS with our Radi-CAL Brake Kit!

Putting the icing on a nearly perfect cake.

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September 19th 2018
Video: C6 Z06 customer shaves 2.4 secs off personal best at Mid-Ohio with AP Racing and Ferodo Brakes

No fade, no fuss, faster lap times.

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September 13th 2018
AP Racing Radi-CAL helps Rob Harper seal USTCC Victory in his C5Z06 at Sonoma!

"I have to sincerely give this win to the AP Racing team as late braking was the key to the win."

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August 3rd 2018
Toyota 86 Racer Grabs His First Win on Our Venerable Sprint Brake Kit

"It was one of the best modifications I have done to the car!"

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August 3rd 2018
Camaro SS Owner Shocks Friend with Radi-CAL Brake Performance

"You have brakes for days."

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July 13th 2018
Porsche 991 GT3 Customer Reviews our Radi-CAL Competition BBK after First Track Day

His first "Cheater Parts" on the car

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May 24th 2018
Video: C6Z06 customer running sub-2 minutes at VIR in race traffic

Reeling in the competition under braking!

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May 22nd 2018
Essex Designed AP Racing Radi-CAL BBK in action at Laguna Seca on 991.2 GT3!

Personal best lap with the Radi-CAL.

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May 14th 2018
Speed Academy FR-S gets 50+ days out of their AP Racing J Hook discs!

Use them, abuse them, but just don't throw them away!

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May 3rd 2018
C5 Corvette owner wins class in Chihuahua Express Road Rally on AP Racing Brakes

Our first AP BBK for the Corvette still gets it done.

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May 1st 2018
F80 BMW M3 owner reviews Ferodo Racing's DSUNO pads

Bite, modulation, and confidence.

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May 1st 2018
991 GT3 customer gets 70+ track days out of his Essex Designed AP Racing 2-piece J Hook Discs!

Even the Energizer Bunny would be envious.

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April 30th 2018
991 GT3 owner's initial impressions of our Essex Designed AP Racing Radi-CAL Brake Kit!

"Two words: Damn good."

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April 13th 2018
Ford Focus RS owner in Iceland provides initial feedback on his Essex/AP Racing BBK

You can only make a first impression once.

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April 12th 2018
Porsche 981 Cayman Radi-CAL Brake Kit Impressions after first track day

Porsche owners are finally getting the good stuff!

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March 19th 2018
C7 Corvette owner review: Essex Designed AP Racing 2-piece J Hook Discs and Ferodo DSUNO Pads

Happy stopping all day from 150 mph.

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February 7th 2018
E90 M3 owner compares Essex Designed AP Racing Radi-CAL Competition Kit to his previous AP Racing Brake Kit

New technology brings new benefits!

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December 21st 2017
AP Racing Pro5000R Radi-CAL's and Ferodo DS1.11 take on the BAJA 1000!

And you thought they were just for the tarmac...

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September 19th 2017
Track experience customers get a taste of the Essex/AP Racing Radi-CAL recipe in an e92 M3.

The AP Racing Radi-CAL works better, lasts longer, and saves money!

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August 15th 2017
Essex Designed AP Racing Radi-CAL BBK helps Shelby GT350 owner secure podium at Redline Time Attack

Second Place Unlimited RWD Class at Buttonwillow!

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July 25th 2017
Customer Review: BMW 1M Coupe owner drops 4 seconds per lap with Essex/AP Racing Competition BBK!

A thorough review after a year with our brake system.

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May 16th 2017
Ferodo pads and AP Racing Competition BBK massively decrease customer's running costs.

His BBK will pay for itself in no time!

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January 10th 2017
Videos: Essex customers driving into ponds and catching fire before our brake upgrade!

Another AP Racing Tribe Surfaces.

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September 29th 2016
369 WHP S2000 owner review of Essex/AP Racing BBK with on-track video

Chasing Ferrari, Porsche, GT-R!

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September 19th 2016
Video: e92 M3 lapping Spa with an Essex Designed AP Racing Competition BBK

Exercising our brake kit among the beatiful pines.

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September 7th 2016
Three sweet M3's hunting Porsches at VIR with Essex and AP Racing- video inside!

This is why we love Monday mornings.

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August 30th 2016
S2000 Customer Review: Two years of reassurance and lower running costs with Essex & AP Racing

Easy install, long pad life, rock-solid performance.

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August 29th 2016
S550 Mustang owner drops 20 unsprung lbs. from nose with AP Racing discs!

Far less weight, superior cooling, incredibly durable

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July 27th 2016
Bye bye carbon ceramic brakes, hello AP Racing iron: 757 HP Callaway C7 Z06

Superior performance all around vs. the OEM CCM Z07 brakes

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July 26th 2016
Customer Review: Essex and AP Racing bring confidence to a Z06 owner at the Glen

Predictable, repeatable performance at one of America's toughest braking tracks

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July 12th 2016
Customer Review: M4 owner shaves a whole second from personal best lap time with Essex & AP Racing

Skip the Carbon Ceramic option and get the real deal.

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July 12th 2016
Customer Review: C7 Z06 goes from 2nd lap brake fade to no fade all day with Essex & AP Racing!
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June 7th 2016
Customer Review: Essex Designed AP Racing Endurance Brake Kit for a Spec86 BRZ

No more wimpy stock brakes.

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May 27th 2016
Customer Feedback on CL Brakes Sintered Racing Pads from VIR

CL's RC6 compound in action

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May 27th 2016
Customer Feedback: Essex Designed AP Racing Brakes for e36 M3

We fix a weakness of a classic track car

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May 18th 2016
Customer Review: Essex Designed AP Racing BBK solves all brake woes and saves money!

Flawless performance while saving money...a great combo!

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May 5th 2016
In-Car Video and review: Porsche GT4 lapping COTA on AP Racing discs and Ferodo pads

Putting Ferodo DS1.11 and AP Racing discs to the test

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May 4th 2016
Long-term Customer Review: Essex Designed AP Racing BBK for Ford Focus ST

Over 2 years and 30+ track events from first set of discs!

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April 28th 2016
Video: C7 Z06 hot lapping Hockenheim, and driver impressions of Essex Designed AP Racing Brakes

Fast, demanding F1 circuits require the ultimate brake package.

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April 21st 2016
Ferodo DSUNO brake pads carry The Prototype Development Group Factory Five GTM to pole and victory at Buttonwillow

Ferodo DSUNO pads get the job done under hours of intense pressure.

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March 24th 2016
FR-S owner gets 3 years of track use out of his first set of AP Racing J Hook discs!

Go fast, save money, and win trophies for looking good.

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March 24th 2016
Another happy C6 Vette owner tackles VIR with the AP Racing Radi-CAL Pro5000R's

A long-time customer moves from a smaller AP front kit to a larger four wheel kit. Happiness ensues.

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March 21st 2016
Video: Watch a C7 Z06 run down some very fast Porsches with our AP Racing Pro5000R Radi-CAL BBK

Customer impressions after 12 track days included.

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March 17th 2016
350 WHP BRZ collects over a year of wins and podiums on his orignal set of AP Racing Discs!

Triple the pad life and an entire season+ on first set of discs.

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March 15th 2016
Another great customer review of our FT86 Sprint BBK!

"A Bulletproof Design"

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March 9th 2016
Customer sets new personal best at Road Atlanta on our Essex/AP Racing Competition BBK

"Why didn't I do this sooner?"

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March 9th 2016
A 490 WHP BRZ owner reviews our Essex/AP Racing Sprint BBK

Big power requires big brakes!

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March 4th 2016
Igor T. Reviews Essex Designed AP Racing Competition Sprint Brake Kit for the FR-S

Another 15 year track veteran impressed by AP Racing.

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March 1st 2016
Video: Customer M3 dicing it up with an R8 at Streets of Willow

Owner drops seconds from his personal best with our Essex/AP Racing BBK!

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February 29th 2016
14 year track veteran reviews our Essex/AP Racing BRZ Sprint Kit

Lower costs, superior performance, and a happy customer!

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February 19th 2016
Customer Review: Essex Designed AP Racing Competition Brake Kit for the WRX STI

Some nice feedback on our Essex Designed AP Racing BBK.

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February 3rd 2016
Legendary Corvette engineer and racer John Heinricy reviews our AP Racing 2-piece J Hook Discs

Yes, he likes 'em!

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January 28th 2016
Tristan Reviews Ferodo FCP2R DS3000 Brake Pads
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November 24th 2015
An FT86 owner calculates his cost savings after switching to our Essex BBK

This enthusiast now spends about 1/4 of the money on brakes that he previously did on OEM equipment.

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November 24th 2015
E92 M3 Customer Pro5000R Review

Sometimes doing the job right the first time is the only logical answer!

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October 9th 2015
Five times the pad life!

After switching to our BBK, one S2000 owner got five times the pad life vs. running the same compound in his OEM calipers!

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August 4th 2015
First race, first win!

Once again, AP's newest calipers score a victory in their debut race!

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July 24th 2015
Another FR-S Sprint BBK winning races.
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July 24th 2015
Another stellar Scion FR-S AP Racing Sprint BBK Review!
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June 9th 2015
How does an Essex/AP Racing CP5060 BBK compare to the OEM C6 Z06 brakes when put to the test at the Glen?
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June 9th 2015
An S550 Mustang Owner knocks 20 lbs. of unsprung weight off the nose with our AP Racing J Hook Discs!
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May 13th 2015
C5 Z06 sets pole and scores multiple podiums on AP Racing Competition Brake Kit
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May 13th 2015
A friendly quarrel leads one Evo owner to our Essex Designed AP Racing Competition BBK.
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May 13th 2015
A tarmac rally E36 M3 finds incredible value and performance in our Competition BBK.
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April 30th 2015
Chin Motorsports Event Mgr. Review of our Essex/AP Racing BRZ Sprint Kit (with video)
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December 4th 2014
Customer Product Review: Essex/AP Racing Competition BBK on a silly-fast BMW 1M Coupe
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October 27th 2014
Customer's end of race season review of our Corvette Endurance AP Racing Brake System
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October 27th 2014
GT86 customer dominates Option Cup time attack class with our AP Racing Sprint BBK

Brake kit review inside!

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October 22nd 2014
Customer's Initial impressions of our Ford Focus ST Competition BBK
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September 24th 2014
Speed Academy FRS captures podium at Targa Newfoundland with AP Racing and Ferodo brakes
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September 8th 2014
Customer beats personal best lap time at Watkings Glen by 1.5 seconds after installing our e90 M3 Competition BBK.
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August 27th 2014
Customer Review: Essex Competition Brake Kit takes C6 Z06 from feeble to fierce at Watkins Glen
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August 27th 2014
Fifteen year veteran racer wins 12 events in one year on our Corvette Competition Brake System!
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August 4th 2014
An Enthusiastic Big Brake Kit review from an SCCA Regional Champ
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July 24th 2014
One year customer review of our E46 M3 Big Brake Kit.
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July 8th 2014
Essex/AP Racing BBK helps 2015 WRX win 3 trophies in one weekend!
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July 7th 2014
550whp Z06 drops 2 seconds from personal best at Road America after Installing our Competition BBK
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July 1st 2014
Our C7 Stingray Competition Big Brake Kit transforms this owner's track day from frustrating to fun!
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June 6th 2014
A thorough and articulate owner review of our front and rear e92 M3 Competition Big Brake Kit
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May 20th 2014
Customer Review of FT86 Essex/AP Racing Competition Big Brake Kit
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May 14th 2014
BRZ owner doubles his car's horsepower...needs brakes! His review of our BBK enclosed.
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May 7th 2014
Customer Review of Scion FR-S Essex/AP Racing Competition Brake Kit
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April 30th 2014
Customer Review: Essex/AP Racing Competition Big Brake Kit for Lancer Evo
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April 28th 2014
More great feedback on our Competition BBK for the Corvette C5!
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April 28th 2014
Corvette C5 Brake Kit Review
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April 24th 2014
Customer Review of Scion FR-S Essex/AP Racing Competition Big Brake Kit
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April 22nd 2014
A little more love for our BRZ Competition Big Brake Kit
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April 16th 2014
A glowing review of our four wheel Endurance Competition BBK for the C6 Corvette!
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April 15th 2014
Essex/AP Racing FT86 Comp Kit Review...He likes it!
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April 11th 2014
Essex/AP Racing brakes improve yet another BRZ
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April 11th 2014
AP Racing brakes, making a fast Evo faster
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April 11th 2014
Fixing an FR-S' brakes the proper way
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April 10th 2014
Customer Review of our E36 M3 Competition Big Brake Kit
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