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Ron Miller 11-24-2023 09:32 PM

Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brakes
 
Guys,
I'm looking for suggestions on how to create low drag brakes. I have Wilwood 4 piston caliper brakes front & rear on my Gen 3 GT/DA 92 Camaro. Is there a kit one can buy? The TDM brakes are out of the question.
Thanks for looking,

GTX JOHN 11-24-2023 11:03 PM

Re: Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brake
 
I shim the caliber with spacer to make sure they are centered
on the disc properly (usually they are not). They still have more
drag than the more expensive brands that my son runs on his cars!

SGSST109E 11-25-2023 06:51 AM

Re: Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brake
 
As well as making sure the caliper is center I have small stiff springs I put between the pads so the cotter pin holds the springs in place.

1320racer 11-25-2023 09:40 AM

Re: Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brake
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Miller (Post 689168)
Guys,
Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brakes

you buy Mark Williams brakes.:D

MR DERBY CITY 11-25-2023 10:06 AM

Re: Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brake
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320racer (Post 689178)
you buy Mark Williams brakes.:D

Or Lamb brakes ….There are always budget minded racers that will take the Wilwood’s off your hands ,,..Lamb brakes = $$ well spent ….:):)

1320racer 11-25-2023 10:15 AM

Re: Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brake
 
there's good reason why you won't find wilwood brakes installed on any car built for drag racing by a professional chassis shop

Mark Ugrich 11-25-2023 11:14 AM

Re: Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brake
 
Doesn’t Wilwood offer a low drag “ o” ring to replace the square cut seals in the calipers?

joespanova 11-25-2023 11:24 AM

Re: Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brake
 
Making sure the calipers are centered is a no brainer , but switching to drilled rotors was the best thing I did. No more drag. This and the right pads.
Mine are Wilwood.

Ron Miller 11-25-2023 12:05 PM

Re: Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brake
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Ugrich (Post 689188)
Doesn’t Wilwood offer a low drag “ o” ring to replace the square cut seals in the calipers?

Mark,
I did look yesterday and I did'nt see any. I will call Monday.
Thanks for the reply,

Ron Miller 11-25-2023 12:12 PM

Re: Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brake
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320racer (Post 689182)
there's good reason why you won't find wilwood brakes installed on any car built for drag racing by a professional chassis shop

Ed,
What have you been up to? I have seen you post in a long time. Do you still have the Firebird?


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