Wilwood brake fitment question (FD3S)
03-06-15, 09:24 PM
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Wilwood brake fitment question (FD3S)
As I get going on my project here, I am considering installing Wilwood 6-piston front calipers (with larger rotors, of course). They put out two kits for the FD3, one with 12.88" rotors, one with 14". Of course, I'd prefer to go with the larger. One question is this: has anyone used these with the Enkei RPF1 18x9.5" +45, and were there any issues? I've had good luck with Wilwood products-that's my reason for going with that brand-but is that a mistake? Would I be better served with Stoptech or Brembo? Or should I just upgrade the stock rotors and pads to something like the DBA "Roo-Paw" rotors and EBS pads? Please let me know your thoughts. I'll mainly be using this on the street with a bit of track time and auto-x. Thanks in advance!
03-09-15, 02:32 PM
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Have you looked at this write up? For street use, pistons seals are an advantage.
03-09-15, 09:11 PM
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Why do you think you need larger brakes? Are you warping rotors because of too much heat? doubtful with mainly street driving. For track and autocross, you don't want to add more weight, especially auto cross. The more weight you add, the slower you go so a 14"rotor would be dumb.
The 12.88" would be better but you have to ask yourself, do you really need it? What type of track days and How often will you be tracking, 3-4 times a year? How long are the sessions? Any less than 4 times a year and I would stay stock and add brake ducts.
Unless you just want bigass brakes to look cool, which I understand, it does look cool!
The 12.88" would be better but you have to ask yourself, do you really need it? What type of track days and How often will you be tracking, 3-4 times a year? How long are the sessions? Any less than 4 times a year and I would stay stock and add brake ducts.
Unless you just want bigass brakes to look cool, which I understand, it does look cool!
03-12-15, 01:18 PM
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I came to the same questions....
Why do you think you need larger brakes? Are you warping rotors because of too much heat? doubtful with mainly street driving. For track and autocross, you don't want to add more weight, especially auto cross. The more weight you add, the slower you go so a 14"rotor would be dumb.
The 12.88" would be better but you have to ask yourself, do you really need it? What type of track days and How often will you be tracking, 3-4 times a year? How long are the sessions? Any less than 4 times a year and I would stay stock and add brake ducts.
Unless you just want bigass brakes to look cool, which I understand, it does look cool!
The 12.88" would be better but you have to ask yourself, do you really need it? What type of track days and How often will you be tracking, 3-4 times a year? How long are the sessions? Any less than 4 times a year and I would stay stock and add brake ducts.
Unless you just want bigass brakes to look cool, which I understand, it does look cool!
03-23-15, 03:04 AM
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Type RZ brakes?
Another option might be an upgrade to the RZ brakes. If you search this forum, you will see a few threads on the subject. RZ fronts utilize larger calipers and allow you to run a larger rotor. RZ rears utilize the same rear caliper but use a bracket that allows you to run a larger rotor. The larger rotors will give you better stopping power and this setup also allows you to keep your emergency brake.
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