Wilwood Brakes

[Bluegrass Trifive]

I got a great "Black Friday" deal today on Wilwood brakes for my 57. MVP Motorsports had them at about 10% off. I actually purchased through Summit by their price match policey. Saved about $300!

[markm]

Good luck on install, I have recently seen and heard of issues with rear disk kits.

[chevynut]

So those Wilwood brakes run $3000?

[Bluegrass Trifive]

So those Wilwood brakes run $3000?

Yes they're pricey! I've got 18" wheels with a more open design so I need a bigger rotor and caliper for a more balanced look. I priced all the Vette stuff and by the time I bought all the componets I was going to be up towards that neighborhood anyway. Finally I just think they look better.

[Bluegrass Trifive]

Good luck on install, I have recently seen and heard of issues with rear disk kits.

Thanks for the heads up.What do I need to be looking out for?

[smooth 56]

Been looking at the same thing for my hard top.The only issue I think is with the drop spendall's you need to use Hidts for the Wilwood breaks.

[markm]

Thanks for the heads up.What do I need to be looking out for?

Soft pedal and pedal height issues.

[Rick_L]

With Wilwood or with the Cadillac conversion calipers? Big difference.

[Bluegrass Trifive]

Soft pedal and pedal height issues.

The calipers involved in my kits are very commonly used by them. I will be attending the PRI show in Indy next weekend and I already planned to speak to the Wilwood folks about master cylinder sizing, pedal ratio etc. Hopefully I have no issue. There are tons of cars running around with them so there shouldn't be any kind of major problem.... I hope!

[Bitchin'57]

Bluegrass, what size rotors did you get for the front and rear? As far as calipers, did you get 6 piston fronts and 4 piston rears? Are you going with power assist brakes, manual brakes, or hydroboost?