Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brakes

Ron Miller · 11-24-2023, 09:32 PM

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by Ron Miller

Guys,
Wanted suggestions how to create low drag Wilwood brakes

you buy Mark Williams brakes.

MR DERBY CITY · 11-25-2023, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

you buy Mark Williams brakes.

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

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by Mark Ugrich

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

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

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?

11-24-2023, 09:32 PM	#1
Ron Miller Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brownstown, Mi 48134 Posts: 194 Likes: 32 Liked 10 Times in 5 Posts	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,

11-24-2023, 11:03 PM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,571 Likes: 2,277 Liked 2,092 Times in 599 Posts	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! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

11-25-2023, 06:51 AM	#3
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 347 Likes: 54 Liked 126 Times in 60 Posts	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.

11-25-2023, 10:15 AM	#6
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,831 Likes: 79 Liked 465 Times in 217 Posts	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

11-25-2023, 11:14 AM	#7
Mark Ugrich Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Auburndale,Florida Posts: 203 Likes: 21 Liked 58 Times in 32 Posts	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?

11-25-2023, 11:24 AM	#8
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	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.