SM GTS Brakes

[Goodfella]

Definitely be upgrading to these when the time comes.

I don’t suppose these can be fitted “while you wait”?

 

[Zep]

Definitely be upgrading to these when the time comes.

I don’t suppose these can be fitted “while you wait”?

I’m glad you asked about fitting. They are available as the kit alone but Sports Italia have been part of the development and are going to stock the kits in time, so I would recommend them for fitting if you can.

 

[Goodfella]

I’m glad you asked about fitting. They are available as the kit alone but Sports Italia have been part of the development and are going to stock the kits in time, so I would recommend them for fitting if you can.

That would be the idea. Drive down to Sports Italia, get the brakes fitted then on to Portsmouth for the weekend.

 

[DaveT]

Weekend in Pompey. Lovely and lots do do/see.

Not the unmentionable place up the road.

;-)

 

[conaero]

Weekend in Pompey. Lovely and lots do do/see.

Not the unmentionable place up the road.

;-)

Easy!!!

 

[BillyBob]

Apologies if this is a daft question, but what is the difference between this kit and the one available via Larini from Formula Dynamics?

 

[Zep]

Apologies if this is a daft question, but what is the difference between this kit and the one available via Larini from Formula Dynamics?

In a word, none. The only real difference is that the FD kit has drilled cooling holes, which you can’t have with this kit as they are a potential point of crack propagation.

 

[Devonboy]

Apologies if this is a daft question, but what is the difference between this kit and the one available via Larini from Formula Dynamics?

Oh and a few hundred quid cheaper

 

[BillyBob]

Can someone please either post or PM details of what's available and how I buy it - Thanks

 

[dickygrace]

Can someone please either post or PM details of what's available and how I buy it - Thanks

I think the manufacture got canned. They’re not going ahead.

 

[Zep]

I think the manufacture got canned. They’re not going ahead.

I think BillyBob is referring to the big brake kit which is very much available.

 

[Zep]

Can someone please either post or PM details of what's available and how I buy it - Thanks

You have a PM incoming.

 

[Zep]

In a word, none. The only real difference is that the FD kit has drilled cooling holes, which you can’t have with this kit as they are a potential point of crack propagation.

A correction on this point, the FD discs are fixed attachment between the disc and the rotor. The kit I offer has floating attachment between the disc and rotor which prevents distortion at high temperature. In fact the manufacturer will not make a disc of this size without the floating attachment for this reason. So there is a difference, its better.

 

[Bebs]

Quick question Zep, are the rotor bell housings only available in black?

 

[Zep]

Quick question Zep, are the rotor bell housings only available in black?

Sorry, just spotted this. No, they are made to order, so any colour anodising is possible.

The latest kit has arrived this weekend for @Lavazza, so imagine this in any colour you like.

 

[Lavazza]

New 'full fat' SM Brakes fitted.
380mm Fully floating, curved vanes with J Hook surface treatment.

Ferodo DS Performance pads.

Big thanks to Zep for all the help, and great to meet in person.

For anyone in doubt, these brakes are super lovely! I'll be reporting back on this thread as I get used to them.

 

[Bebs]

Yep, definitely considering them Lavazza as I do need to change all 4 in the near future. Any more pics front and rear?

 

[Lavazza]

I just got fronts, but here are more pics...

 

[Gazcw]

Yep, definitely considering them Lavazza as I do need to change all 4 in the near future. Any more pics front and rear?

I can confirm, they are well worth the investment.

 

[Lavazza]

This set up has the curved cooling vanes. I believe from Zep, this is the highest spec fitted to date. Or as he calls it, 'the full enchilada'