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fleming23 10-23-2014 09:11 AM

Did a little upgrading.

Old Fronts - Wilwood D52 Calipers, 11" stock style rotors
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...e/IMG_2175.jpg

New Fronts - TRSD Signature Calipers (based on PBR calipers which are the same as C5/Cobra brakes) w/13' Rotors
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...e/IMG_2177.jpg

Size comparison
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...e/IMG_2176.jpg

Replaced rears with the 12" package to complete the deal (EBC Red pads front & rear)
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...FAF76369CF.jpg

There is no question, the front brakes feel much better than the old D52s. The Wilwoods look pretty but actually have less clamping force than the stock calipers. With the right pads and Hydroboost, they worked well enough but I needed a bit more bite for some road course track days I have planned. The rears are absolutely a better design, with a floating caliper. I was not a huge fan of the old ElDorado caliper setup that I had on the rear.

The 13" rotors fill the wheel a bit better. Probably could have gone 14" but didn't want to push my luck
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...e/IMG_2178.jpg

fleming23 10-23-2014 09:12 AM

Also, photos were finally posted of the burnouts (on Facebook so I won't share the link.)

Here is one of the green beast melting the tires off! I forgot how much more expensive 18" tires are than 15" Drag radials.... Won't be doing that again.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...amBurnout2.jpg

BillsCamino 10-23-2014 10:18 AM

Eric...what 'ya doing with the removed Wilwood stuff??

fleming23 10-23-2014 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillsCamino (Post 55750)
Eric...what 'ya doing with the removed Wilwood stuff??

Too slow this go around Bill! I did not even have it all removed before someone laid claim to it. It is going on a buddy's 69.

SS Shaun 10-23-2014 10:29 AM

as in my 69? ;)

flash 10-23-2014 11:20 AM

That's a cool pic ,would make great office decoration for you .

Ken Hayes 10-23-2014 12:45 PM

Eric, I did a printout on glossy photo paper and it turned out awesome.

fleming23 10-23-2014 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Hayes (Post 55754)
Eric, I did a printout on glossy photo paper and it turned out awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by flash (Post 55753)
That's a cool pic ,would make great office decoration for you .

Yeah, the idea is to get it blown up and put it in our new basement garage once the house is done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Shaun (Post 55752)
as in my 69? ;)

I'll let you battle my Jewish, Lawyer friend who is taking the parts. I bet you give in well before he gets tired of arguing! :)

SS Shaun 10-23-2014 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fleming23 (Post 55755)


I'll let you battle my Jewish, Lawyer friend who is taking the parts. I bet you give in well before he gets tired of arguing! :)

let the battle begin:butt1:

BillsCamino 10-23-2014 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleming23 (Post 55751)
Too slow this go around Bill! I did not even have it all removed before someone laid claim to it. It is going on a buddy's 69.

No problem Eric.
I've already installed the exact same Wilwood kit on my Sprint. I was inquiring for a friend...
One of the 1st items I changed. I couldn't believe after I bought the Sprint I noticed it was a drum brake car!!


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