My new rear brakes
02-26-2007, 08:32 PM
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My new rear brakes
I now am running the Wilwood SL4R with the thermlock pistons and H pads. The mounts are modified Wilwood but they will be Hardbar in the future. They use a 20mm thick pad, and saved another 2.2 pounds (each) over the "boat anchor" junk OE calipers. I will also be making my own aluminum hat rear rotors soon as well. The pedal is like a spot of paint on a rock. I am now totally "PBR" free!
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02-26-2007, 11:49 PM
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You could run the SL4R, but the SL6R make more sense on the front. The 6 piston doesn't not weigh significantly more than the 4 piston. It is a matter of balancing the piston area, therefore, force. The SL4R is a very good rear caliper for that reason. The Thermlock piston design is as good a thermal insulator to be found anywhere.
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02-27-2007, 12:50 AM
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Great calipers, I have SL6-ST front and SL4-st rear
Last edited by John Shiels; 02-27-2007 at 12:58 AM.
