Thanks for the extremely thorough review Mike, it was interesting reading!
Thought I should add my views on this brake kit to the thread too (because you asked so nicely.)
After hearing the good reviews I finally took the plunge and got this kit fitted to my car. I love the way it performs and how it feels almost exactly the opposite to how the standard OEM 345mm single piston setup feels. IMHO the OEM setup is massively over servo'd at low speed and on initial application of the brakes. This however isn't matched when braking extremely hard/at high speed (and on track) as the brake power seems to reach its limit very quickly.
On the other hand the AKS setup on initial application is very linear and progressive all the way through to it locking up the front wheels due to its amazing clamping power. This is just what I wanted as it is really easy to control your level of braking and is much easier for left-foot braking as well.
The way to think of it is like the difference between a standard REVO (other tuners are available
) throttle map and a linear throttle map. Instead of all the action happening within the first 10-20% of pedal travel its spread evenly throughout so therefore much more controllable when on the edge.
Anyway, here's some pics!
I should point out that those OZ are 19" so don't really show just how big these brakes are!
Here they are behind some 18" 1.2's.
Here behind some OEM Cupra Orion Alloys which are 18" but only ET51.
I was amazed that they fitted behind these wheels tbh, I thought I'd have to use at least some 10mm spacers.
See, no spacers!
Lastly I'd like to say thanks to Alex for putting this kit together, it really is great.
