Wilwood brake install
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Bee Jay's Wilwood brake install
I bought these calipers from Keith of Corvette Engineering back at Christmas. I got them back from my painter a couple of weeks ago, I wanted them red, and I installed them this week. Here are pictures.
Four new calipers and brackets on a scale. Only 16 pounds.
Four stock calipers and brackets on a scale. 60lbs. 44lbs savings.
Three of my rotors were original, so I spent a lot of time drilling rivets. A real PITA. I also trimmed the backing plates on the rear.
The rear rotors simply bolt on after the rivets are removed. The front needed new bearings and grease packing. Once the rotors are in place, the Wilwood calipers mount on with brackets. Rears:
Front:
My wife helped me bleed. I'll mount the wheels and test drive tomorow.
Four new calipers and brackets on a scale. Only 16 pounds.
Four stock calipers and brackets on a scale. 60lbs. 44lbs savings.
Three of my rotors were original, so I spent a lot of time drilling rivets. A real PITA. I also trimmed the backing plates on the rear.
The rear rotors simply bolt on after the rivets are removed. The front needed new bearings and grease packing. Once the rotors are in place, the Wilwood calipers mount on with brackets. Rears:
Front:
My wife helped me bleed. I'll mount the wheels and test drive tomorow.
Last edited by Bee Jay; Nov 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM. Reason: Easier to find in search.
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Originally Posted by Z-man
Wow! Those are nice! 
It's hard to believe how light they are. Have you had a chance to break them in yet?
It's hard to believe how light they are. Have you had a chance to break them in yet?
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
That looks sweet
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Originally Posted by groovyjay
Great, you are going to luv'em. Anyone still thinking stock calipers are THAT great? YUK! 
The stock ones were great. Once I went to stainless sleeved calipers, I was very happy with them. Stopped on a dime and chipped change. I did this mainly because of the great price, the weight savings, and they look so cool. If I get better brake performance, that would be gravy. I'm not expecting much more though, the caliper bores are the same as stock. The pads should perform better than what I had though.
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Great job! I also got Wilwoods because of the weight savings. The better performance was a bonus. I even recouped some of my money by selling the stock calipers....Ecklers will pay $25.00 apiece for them.
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I bought only the front package from Keith during a group purchase a while back. Seems like it was $415.00. That includes brackets, ss lines, other hardware. If there was enough interested he might get up another discounted group purchase.
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Originally Posted by Older Than Dirt
Looks good!
I installed my fronts a couple days ago. Installing the MC monday.
I installed my fronts a couple days ago. Installing the MC monday.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Bee Jay
What are the advantages of the Wilwood master cylinder over the stock?
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WOW BeeJay, those look great.
Did they seperate then to paint them? It looks like I can still see the spacers being unpainted.
For who asked, the fronts are $450 a pair and the rears are $465 a pair. This includes new laser cut single piece brackets, Stainless braided lines, and all hardware required to make the system work, well except for brake fluid.
Oh and shipping is free to forum members.
gyopp;
These are fixed calipers a lot like stock. But Better.
Keith
http://www.corvettengineering.com
Did they seperate then to paint them? It looks like I can still see the spacers being unpainted.
For who asked, the fronts are $450 a pair and the rears are $465 a pair. This includes new laser cut single piece brackets, Stainless braided lines, and all hardware required to make the system work, well except for brake fluid.
Oh and shipping is free to forum members.
gyopp;
These are fixed calipers a lot like stock. But Better.
Keith
http://www.corvettengineering.com
