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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 07:53 PM
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I decided to get them, I don't know what color to get. Black or the red. My car is red with polished American racing spokes
Very nice! I am sure that you will be happy with them. There is no disputing that they are a quality product.

If it were me, I would go black for two reasons:

1) Black will not show brake dust so it looks cleaner
2) The red will likely not be the same shade as your car and may look funky.

That's just my opinion though...
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Todd TCE
Lighter, direct replacement, same D8 pads, choice of clear, red or black, ss hose kits....what's not to like? While not as popular a seller as our big brake kits for the later cars they still do a fantastic job of filling the needs for those with C2/C3 cars.

Sold in full cars sets for a competitive price. D8 CALIPER KITS
Actually there are a couple things "not to like"

Bleeding Wilwood direct replacement rear brakes

Anybody using Wilwood Brake Upgrade?

I don't regret buying and installing them. Just wish they would take care of the known issues.
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by PainfullySlow
Very nice! I am sure that you will be happy with them. There is no disputing that they are a quality product.

If it were me, I would go black for two reasons:

1) Black will not show brake dust so it looks cleaner
2) The red will likely not be the same shade as your car and may look funky.

That's just my opinion though...

And a good opinion it was. I ordered the black ones.
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kid Vette
Actually there are a couple things "not to like"

Bleeding Wilwood direct replacement rear brakes

Anybody using Wilwood Brake Upgrade?

I don't regret buying and installing them. Just wish they would take care of the known issues.
True. How stupid is it the bleeders are not in a good place?
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