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Wilwood front drag brake install
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<blockquote data-quote="phil a" data-source="post: 16607226" data-attributes="member: 45445"><p>Once the calipers and hoses are all assembled, and the shims for both the mount and the caliper are where you want them, reinstall the caliper assembly onto the mount. Use a couple drops of red Loctite on each of the mount studs and snug those bolts down to 25ftlbs.</p><p></p><p>Next, remove the retaining clip from the union between hardline and brake hose. This will give you access to that connection which needs to be opened. This was the one spot that I needed to make a modification, as the new flare to AN fitting supplied by Wilwood did not fit in the stock bracket. Sneak a Dremel into the bracket and relieve those tabs just enough to slip the fitting inside.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1698981[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Once you have the bracket opened up, work quickly in disconnecting the stock brake hose to lose as little fluid as possible. I attached the Wilwood fitting to the hard line, and then used the swivel AN fitting on the end of the new hose for the final connection.</p><p></p><p>Make sure and secure the new brake hose to avoid rubbing on the inner diameter of the wheel/tire.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1698982[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>You can use brake cleaner or denatured alcohol to clean the rotors. Be sure to do this carefully as any oil/grease will decrease effectiveness and lifespan of pad/rotor.</p><p></p><p>I tried to get a weight comparison between the calipers but apparently the Wilwood aren’t heavy enough to register on my scientific bathroom scale.</p><p></p><p>Bleed the brakes and then bed the pads according to Wilwood’s recommendations. This is where I currently sit. I’m looking forward to taking the car out to see how the brakes feel/work.</p><p></p><p>I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to post a reply or send a message.</p><p></p><p>Phil</p><p></p><p>PS - Looks like some of the pictures posted sideways, not sure how to fix that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="phil a, post: 16607226, member: 45445"] Once the calipers and hoses are all assembled, and the shims for both the mount and the caliper are where you want them, reinstall the caliper assembly onto the mount. Use a couple drops of red Loctite on each of the mount studs and snug those bolts down to 25ftlbs. Next, remove the retaining clip from the union between hardline and brake hose. This will give you access to that connection which needs to be opened. This was the one spot that I needed to make a modification, as the new flare to AN fitting supplied by Wilwood did not fit in the stock bracket. Sneak a Dremel into the bracket and relieve those tabs just enough to slip the fitting inside. [ATTACH=full]1698981[/ATTACH] Once you have the bracket opened up, work quickly in disconnecting the stock brake hose to lose as little fluid as possible. I attached the Wilwood fitting to the hard line, and then used the swivel AN fitting on the end of the new hose for the final connection. Make sure and secure the new brake hose to avoid rubbing on the inner diameter of the wheel/tire. [ATTACH=full]1698982[/ATTACH] You can use brake cleaner or denatured alcohol to clean the rotors. Be sure to do this carefully as any oil/grease will decrease effectiveness and lifespan of pad/rotor. I tried to get a weight comparison between the calipers but apparently the Wilwood aren’t heavy enough to register on my scientific bathroom scale. Bleed the brakes and then bed the pads according to Wilwood’s recommendations. This is where I currently sit. I’m looking forward to taking the car out to see how the brakes feel/work. I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to post a reply or send a message. Phil PS - Looks like some of the pictures posted sideways, not sure how to fix that. [/QUOTE]
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