What's wrong with Wilwoods?
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What's wrong with Wilwoods?
How come Wilwoods are so cheap compared to Stoptech or Brembos? Is it really worth the extra $400 to get the Stoptechs, or however many $$$ for Brembos come track day? What's the difference in terms of feel, fade, and how well they fit the rest of the stock setup?
I'm planning on upgrading only the front brakes.
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I'm planning on upgrading only the front brakes.
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I'm not sure, but I think Willwoods are so cheap b/c they don't have a niche in the import market yet - they're usually on big ol' American muscle cars. I don't know how they feel since I don't own a set 
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Very possible.
Don't forget that tires are more important in regular braking performance. Tire compoud is critical. Bigger, more pistons and other brake characteristic usually doesn't show on the street but only during performance spiritted driving.
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Don't forget that tires are more important in regular braking performance. Tire compoud is critical. Bigger, more pistons and other brake characteristic usually doesn't show on the street but only during performance spiritted driving.
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Alex made a good comparison - you can wear your GAP and still be warm and clothed, but then again, it's different than wearing your Versace
I see no real reason why you wouldn't want a set of Willwood's. Of course, me being the wanna-be pimp that I am, I'd save up for at least Japanese brakes like Endless. Just my preference.
I see no real reason why you wouldn't want a set of Willwood's. Of course, me being the wanna-be pimp that I am, I'd save up for at least Japanese brakes like Endless. Just my preference.
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As far as I know, Wilwoods do not have seals. I'm sure they work just as good as the others but might not be the best bet for street use.
I'm not 100% sure on this, but have heard if from a couple of people (no, not salesmen from the other companies).
Has anyone else heard this?
I'm not 100% sure on this, but have heard if from a couple of people (no, not salesmen from the other companies).
Has anyone else heard this?
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Originally posted by 100
Are Wilwoods okay in the dirt?
Are Wilwoods okay in the dirt?
Can anybody else confirm this? I'm just repeating what I've heard from other people and don't know for sure.
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Originally posted by stealth-wrx
do you really have to rebuild the seals often.
do you really have to rebuild the seals often.
This would mean that the piston seals are taking more of a beating than on a piston that has a dust seal. Therefore, the piston seal will not last as long in dirty conditions.
How often would you have to replace the seal? I don't know. maybe somebody who is using a set of Wilwoods on the street could pipe in......