by plip1953 » Fri Jan 13, 2023 6:45 pm
A further thought - if you did want to go down the upgrade route from standard to APs your would also need to consider what to do re the handbrake. As I'm sure you're aware, the mechanical handbrake mechanism is built in to the standard rear calipers (as on lots of modern cars), but cars with the AP calipers have a separate, handbrake only, caliper. But I think these are a fairly standard Brembo unit and could be purchased separately, but would need their own bracketry, although Ariel might be able/willing to supply. Alternatively it might be possible to retain the existing standard calipers and simply disconnect the hydraulic line. The AP calipers mount is a different place so I think both could co-exist.
A further thought - if you did want to go down the upgrade route from standard to APs your would also need to consider what to do re the handbrake. As I'm sure you're aware, the mechanical handbrake mechanism is built in to the standard rear calipers (as on lots of modern cars), but cars with the AP calipers have a separate, handbrake only, caliper. But I think these are a fairly standard Brembo unit and could be purchased separately, but would need their own bracketry, although Ariel might be able/willing to supply. Alternatively it might be possible to retain the existing standard calipers and simply disconnect the hydraulic line. The AP calipers mount is a different place so I think both could co-exist.