Full Brake System Replacement
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
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I did the Wilwoods in August 2012
And they have been wonderful. Before that I'd been having soft brake issues for years. 3.5 years later I have not had any problems with my brakes. I have been very happy with them.
I think I arrived at my solution. I am looking at the Wilwood D8-4s with new pads and SS lines. I will keep the stock calipers. A little over my budget but I think it will give me the results I am after. The car sits a lot. The Wilwood parts seem to be the best solution for this.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2011
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How long have yours been in service ? , warm or cold climate ?
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,228
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From: Long Island
I've had mine 10 years with no issues, I live on Long Island N.Y. a full 4 seasons. If they leak you can replace the "O" rings as long as there is no damage.
The garage is heated and has a de-humidifier as I have wood , metal working tools - lathe, mill + etc. and don't want rust.
I usually keep it at 45 during the winter. Unless I'm working in there, then 60. 10 years ago 55 was ok, now not so much.
The biggest saving grace is the de-humidifier..
a $75 dollar investment saved a lot of tools and machines.
If you use a Propane heater or Kerosene heater (not vented) it creates moisture, I put in a strip of baseboard.
The garage is heated and has a de-humidifier as I have wood , metal working tools - lathe, mill + etc. and don't want rust.
I usually keep it at 45 during the winter. Unless I'm working in there, then 60. 10 years ago 55 was ok, now not so much.
The biggest saving grace is the de-humidifier..
a $75 dollar investment saved a lot of tools and machines.If you use a Propane heater or Kerosene heater (not vented) it creates moisture, I put in a strip of baseboard.
Last edited by BLUE1972; Mar 25, 2016 at 12:14 AM.
