BA-FG Monoblock 4 Pot Brake Upgrade

Shockworks · 18-02-2014, 10:26 AM

Shockworks is proud to announce testing for our brake kits is complete and production has commenced with stocks available in April.
Pricing starts at $1800 for the front upgrade with fixed disc, then $2000 for the floating disc assembly.
Rears are still under final stages of development and will be available soon.

Colours as seen in picture were only for development purposes with a final colour yet to be decided.

Stazza_Brendan · 18-02-2014, 11:14 PM

Im very interested in upgrading the brakes on my bf turbo ute. For the $1800 what do we get? Calipers, rotors, pads, caliper brackets and lines?

Also what are your rears going to be?

Shockworks · 19-02-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stazza_Brendan

Im very interested in upgrading the brakes on my bf turbo ute. For the $1800 what do we get? Calipers, rotors, pads, caliper brackets and lines?

Also what are your rears going to be?

Hi Brendan,
The kit comes with the discs, calipers and caliper brackets. We are working on a braided brake line option for the kit. We used the standard brake line from the standard calipers but feel would get the best out of the new system with a better quality line. We will be offering a replacement disc for the rear and looking at options for a suitable caliper but feel most of the work done is at the front. It seems that at Winton and other tracks when the front brakes are strong the rears cope well. We have two options for the pad that come with the kit. One is a street pad with very low brake dust and our S1 pad for street and the track.
Cheers

aktg6et · 18-02-2014, 11:53 PM

Am interested, but would need to know whether they would fit under the factory 19 inch 10spoke fg g6et wheels (I've heard brembos don't fit under these wheels so curious to know if these monoblocks would fit)
Cheers

Shockworks · 19-02-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aktg6et

Am interested, but would need to know whether they would fit under the factory 19 inch 10spoke fg g6et wheels (I've heard brembos don't fit under these wheels so curious to know if these monoblocks would fit)
Cheers

The caliper is 6mm narrower than the Brembo. It maybe hard to get a G6ET wheel quickly but will see if we can get one to see if we have room. Do you know if it is the caliper width thats the problem? If so we may be OK but will see if we can get a wheel.
Cheers

aktg6et · 20-02-2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Shockworks

The caliper is 6mm narrower than the Brembo. It maybe hard to get a G6ET wheel quickly but will see if we can get one to see if we have room. Do you know if it is the caliper width thats the problem? If so we may be OK but will see if we can get a wheel.
Cheers

I think it's the width that's the issue, but not completely sure, just going on what I've researched round the forums. Pity your not in perth, but if u do get a g6et 19 wheel and can check clearance and let me know that would be great.
Cheers

ryan2991 · 19-02-2014, 09:10 AM

Have you got a picture with the wheel on??

Shockworks · 19-02-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan2991

Have you got a picture with the wheel on??

This is with a 20" rim

FPV GTHO · 19-02-2014, 01:06 PM

What are the dimension specs for the rotors with this kit, and if you could, estimated replacement costs for the rotors?

Shockworks · 20-02-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

What are the dimension specs for the rotors with this kit, and if you could, estimated replacement costs for the rotors?

Hi GTHO,
The current disc that has been developed is a 355 x 32.5 radial vane design which we use on the Korean race cars for a while now with no issues. I estimate the cost for replacement discs at around $600 for the pair. This is just the rotor without the alloy hat as a replacement. We may also release a 380mm rotor for the Ford but need to do some more clearance tests first.
Our discs are used in the Korean V8 Supercar series where we supply the whole field with brakes and dampers.
Cheers
Brett

Whitey-AMG · 26-02-2014, 06:43 PM

Hi Brett

What is the complete cost of the rotor and alloy hat and what colour hats will you release for sale.

Keep up the great work and great products. Still luvin those coil overs mate , GT is so much fun to drive with em.

Shockworks · 27-02-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ESP

Hi Brett

What is the complete cost of the rotor and alloy hat and what colour hats will you release for sale.

Keep up the great work and great products. Still luvin those coil overs mate , GT is so much fun to drive with em.

Hey mate,

The cost of the disc replacement for the Brembo bakes we estimate to be around $800. This is with the alloy hat and we have chosen a dark grey colour as the gold was a bit bright haha. The fully floating option will be about $100 extra.
We have been bashing the brakes for the last month with outstanding results!!

Cheers
Brett

Whitey-AMG · 27-02-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Shockworks

Hey mate,

The cost of the disc replacement for the Brembo bakes we estimate to be around $800. This is with the alloy hat and we have chosen a dark grey colour as the gold was a bit bright haha. The fully floating option will be about $100 extra.
We have been bashing the brakes for the last month with outstanding results!!

Cheers
Brett

Ok

That's price competitice with the DBA 2 piece units ( 5000 series T3 2 piece rotors ) - actually yours are cheaper by a fair margin.

How do they compare to the DBA units ?
I'll need a set soon - so I have plenty of questions. LOL

Doogs · 27-02-2014, 09:40 AM

Please keep us posted about your endeavors with the 380mm rotors and the rear caliper setup. Put me down for a set with braided lines as soon as they are released!

Stazza_Brendan · 05-03-2014, 08:35 PM

With a definate price i may be interested in the pre-sale kits.

Shockworks · 06-03-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Stazza_Brendan

With a definate price i may be interested in the pre-sale kits.

Hi Stazza_Brendan,

The front kit using the 355mm fixed rotors with alloy hat and our Shockworks Mando calliper will be $1800.
The floating option with the 355mm disc and callipers is $2000. The callipers come with the low dust street pads. The S1 track pad is an $80 option for the kit.
So far we have tested with the standard Ford brake line and will have a braided line available with the kit as an option soon. Prices for the lines are still to be confirmed.
I hope this helps!!

Cheers
Brett

natedog · 06-03-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Shockworks

Hi Stazza_Brendan,

The front kit using the 355mm fixed rotors with alloy hat and our Shockworks Mando calliper will be $1800.
The floating option with the 355mm disc and callipers is $2000. The callipers come with the low dust street pads. The S1 track pad is an $80 option for the kit.
So far we have tested with the standard Ford brake line and will have a braided line available with the kit as an option soon. Prices for the lines are still to be confirmed.
I hope this helps!!

Cheers
Brett

Hey Brett,

So when I've worn out the first set of S1 pads how much to replace them?

dl86 · 06-03-2014, 10:45 AM

Hi Brett,

I know you are getting bombarded with questions atm haha but here is another one

How is wheel clearance diameter wise with the new caliper over the Brembo 4 pot? I have Enkei RPF1 18" rims and I am worried about wheel clearance, there is prob 4mm clearance right now with the Brembo 4 pot.

Cheers
Dave

natedog · 06-03-2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dl86

Hi Brett,

I know you are getting bombarded with questions atm haha but here is another one

How is wheel clearance diameter wise with the new caliper over the Brembo 4 pot? I have Enkei RPF1 18" rims and I am worried about wheel clearance, there is prob 4mm clearance right now with the Brembo 4 pot.

Cheers
Dave

This may or may not help as you have 18's but I have the stock FPV 19" rims and I've just gone out and measured, there is 16mm clearance from the closest part of the caliper to the inside circumference of the wheel.

Shockworks · 06-03-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dl86

Hi Brett,

I know you are getting bombarded with questions atm haha but here is another one

How is wheel clearance diameter wise with the new caliper over the Brembo 4 pot? I have Enkei RPF1 18" rims and I am worried about wheel clearance, there is prob 4mm clearance right now with the Brembo 4 pot.

Cheers
Dave

Hey Dave,
Natedog may be some help with the info he has just supplied, and we will have to wait until we get the brakes back to confirm for you. Can you give us the ID of the rim so we can do a clearance check? We will try and get them back soon but may be a little bit of a challenge as the test driver (natedog) seems to be having too much fun!!
Cheers

natedog · 06-03-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shockworks

Hey Dave,
Natedog may be some help with the info he has just supplied, and we will have to wait until we get the brakes back to confirm for you. Can you give us the ID of the rim so we can do a clearance check? We will try and get them back soon but may be a little bit of a challenge as the test driver (natedog) seems to be having too much fun!!
Cheers

Hey Dave,

If you can measure the distance from the centre of your wheel to the inner circumference of the wheel as accurately as possible I can do the same and it might help?

Or I can drive up to Sydney to show them to you....is that cool Brett??

Shockworks · 06-03-2014, 03:22 PM

We will now be getting a supply of Goodridge braided brake lines from Howard Reynold's Race Brakes which are ADR approved for our Ford brake upgrades. Howard has so many years of experience. He even supported me in the early 90's when I was tearing up the tracks around Victoria!!

dl86 · 06-03-2014, 03:36 PM

On the front.

http://www.enkei.com/rpf1.shtml#

http://www.enkei.com/size_chart/RPF1.pdf

3798856530SP

18 X 8.5 +30

Thanks Natedog. This will help if the inner diameter of the wheel is the same as my stock GT 19" rim. Should give me a starting point.

lms_52 · 06-03-2014, 05:16 PM

Hey Brett,

If they fit 18s im really keen. If need be i can drive up and test fit and bring one of my old factory 19s to see if they fit as well.

Cheers,
Luke

natedog · 06-03-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dl86

On the front.

http://www.enkei.com/rpf1.shtml#

http://www.enkei.com/size_chart/RPF1.pdf

3798856530SP

18 X 8.5 +30

Thanks Natedog. This will help if the inner diameter of the wheel is the same as my stock GT 19" rim. Should give me a starting point.

These are the stock FPV 19's with the shockworks kit on it, it has 16mm clearance from caliper to inside circumference of wheel, photo attached, so if its the same as your GT rims then you can accurately measure the difference in size with the wheels you have on now I guess....assuming you still have the old Gt 19" wheels somewhere?

dl86 · 06-03-2014, 08:28 PM

I just did a measurement as accurate as I could and I have 21mm clearance with the Brembo 4 pot and stock GT rim, putting the 18" on that is reduced to about 7mm. It will be really cutting it fine lol

I would need to do a test fit before buying to be comfortable with fitment some how.

natedog · 20-03-2014, 01:42 PM

I had to give Brett his test brake kit yesterday and in went my old worn out little rotors.

After driving them around through every day stop start, freeway and a few hard braking tests, all I can do is highly recommend these kits once they are released next month!

The street/track pads that I tested were not dusty.

They were not squealy hot or cold.

The pads did not need heat up to work from cold starts like some street/track pads require.

They did not fade....even with me trying to get them to.....all I did was destroy my rear pads!!!! Poor little rotors, they were coming to the end of their lives anyway :-)

My order is in, I am definitely getting the Shockworks brake kit.

When the Shockworks kit was taken off there was no hint of any higher than normal wear from me "trying" to get them to fade on a couple "test" sessions.

Pedal feel is progressive and predictable, there is no hint of them being unpredictably "grabby" at any speed hot or cold.

Awesome front brake upgrade for the $$$

I must thank Brett for letting me test the kit out.....the fact he was willing to lend them to me to try and beat them up a bit after only having met him a month earlier??

Shows the faith he has in the product to lend them to a stranger basically... and he's a good bloke!

Nathan

Shockworks · 02-04-2014, 03:51 PM

Hi Guy's,

We did some measurements on the brake calliper and rotor and from the centre of the hub to the outside of the calliper is 207.5mm. This should help to understand what rims will fit with our brake upgrade.
Cheers
Brett

Shonky. · 02-04-2014, 10:46 PM

Hi guys, looking good, very impressive how quick you've got this kit to market!!

Say, do you know how much this kit weighs, compared to the factory 355mm/4pot Brembos?

Also, is it lighter or heavier than the 355mm dba 5000 series 2 piece rotor?

Cheers

Shockworks · 03-04-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shonkymofo

Hi guys, looking good, very impressive how quick you've got this kit to market!!

Say, do you know how much this kit weighs, compared to the factory 355mm/4pot Brembos?

Also, is it lighter or heavier than the 355mm dba 5000 series 2 piece rotor?

Cheers

Hey Shonkymofo,
We don't have a DBA rotor to compare the weights so a bit hard to say. I know we are around 2 Kg lighter than the factory disc. I will get my hands on a Brembo caliper and compare the difference.
We were able to get to market quickly as we already supply brakes through our Korean partner who support many race teams and also supply brake upgrade for many models in their market.
Cheers
Brett