Does Brembo own AP Racing?
In 2000, Brembo purchased the UK-based racing brake and clutch manufacturer AP Racing (a former division of Automotive Products). As of 2019, Brembo was present in 14 countries worldwide.
Who owns AP Racing?
Brembo
AP Racing/Parent organizations
How do you check AP race calipers?
This is key: Since July 2016 all genuine AP Racing calipers feature unique serial numbers and a QR label. This allows the purchaser to scan the QR Code with their phone and receive confirmation from AP Racing that the product is genuine.
Who makes AP clutch?
The company became the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of clutches and braking, and was dominant in the market until the end of the 1970s….Automotive Products.
| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Fate | Broken up, automotive side sold to Delphi Automotive Systems |
| Successor | AP Racing |
| Headquarters | Leamington Spa , England, United Kingdom |
Is Brembo better than AP Racing?
AP Racing make extremely good brakes as do Brembo and Stoptech. There is little different between them all in the real world if the same size rotors are compared. The Brembo’s are very expensive in comparison.
Where is AP Racing made?
Coventry
AP Racing moves from the Leamington Spa site to a purpose built 6600m² factory in Coventry.
Where are AP Racing based?
The Company AP Racing, the Coventry, UK-based company, has achieved more international sporting success than any of its rivals, establishing itself as a key supplier at all levels of international motorsport formulae, including single seat racing, rallying, sports car racing, stock car racing and touring cars.
Who owns Borg & Beck?
First Line Ltd
In 2006, the Borg & Beck brand was purchased by First Line Ltd, who have invested heavily in new product development to bring the range up to date and increase the product portfolio.
Where is AP Racing from?
Where are AP Racing brakes made?
AP Racing moves from the Leamington Spa site to a purpose built 6600m² factory in Coventry.
Are Wilwood brakes better than Brembo?
On a lot of the custom/hot rod shows on TV, the mechanics use Wilwood brakes on their builds, instead of Brembos. I have heard that Wilwood brakes are less expensive and lighter than Brembos. However, Brembos have superior quality and stopping power. That’s why they are used on all of the exotic European supercars.