Wilwood parts combination similar to Sprint Kit

[makinen]

I've been searching for a budget brake upgrade with enough heat capacity and long pad life for track usage. I don't think big sized rotor is required to our applications, especially for my 16-inch wheel setup.

I've checked @diss7 's fitment checking thread and am sure that my SSR Type C 16x7.5 +35 will fit Sprint Kit.

But after noticing AP 8350 caliper is almost same form factor as Wilwood SL4R/SL6R, I'm thinking about combining Wilwood parts to make a similar brake as Sprint Kit.

What do you think?

Disc rotor : 160-11837 (R/H), 160-11838 (L/H), 11.75x1.25, 129.59$ each, 259.18$ total (parts changed)
Hat : 170-9206 (offset 1.1") 134.93$ each, 269.86$ total (offset is not fixed yet. have to calculate.)
Caliper : 120-13231 (Forged Superlite 4R), 248.34$ each, 496.68$ total
Pad : typical 7420
Bracket : 250-9208 (WRX BBK bracket), 147.32$ each, 294.64$ total (may require shortening 3mm)

[White64Goat]

Have you read this thread through?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70194

[makinen]

Originally Posted by White64Goat

Have you read this thread through?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70194

Yes.
But 317mm rotors are too big to 16" wheels.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by makinen

I've been searching for a budget brake upgrade with enough heat capacity and long pad life for track usage. I don't think big sized rotor is required to our applications, especially for my 16-inch wheel setup.

I've checked @diss7 's fitment checking thread and am sure that my SSR Type C 16x7.5 +35 will fit Sprint Kit.

But after noticing AP 8350 caliper is almost same form factor as Wilwood SL4R/SL6R, I'm thinking about combining Wilwood parts to make a similar brake as Sprint Kit.

What do you think?

Disc rotor : 160-2898 (R/H), 160-2899 (L/H), 11.75x1.25, 40.98$ each, 81.96$ total
Hat : 170-9206 (offset 1.1") 134.93$ each, 269.86$ total (offset is not fixed yet. have to calculate.)
Caliper : 120-13231 (Forged Superlite 4R), 248.34$ each, 496.68$ total
Pad : typical 7420
Bracket : 250-9208 (WRX BBK bracket), 147.32$ each, 294.64$ total (may require shortening 3mm)

When the rotors are less than 1/3 the cost of the OEM rotors... it may make you second guess your purchase.

If your brakes fail, you are NOT going to be happy.

[Poodles]

You're looking at rear use rotors that aren't made to take the abuse and heat of track use in front (at least on a grip car)


You should be looking at the GT rotors:
http://www.wilwood.com/Rotors/RotorP...emno=160-11837
http://www.wilwood.com/Rotors/RotorP...emno=160-11838

[DAEMANO]

There's almost always benefits to technical exploration, who knows, you might indeed find information of value. Dont be discouraged, and keep it up OP.

[ZionsWrath]

Do it right the first time saves momey too. Good luck op. Post pics and results of your finished product please

[makinen]

Originally Posted by Poodles

You're looking at rear use rotors that aren't made to take the abuse and heat of track use in front (at least on a grip car)


You should be looking at the GT rotors:
http://www.wilwood.com/Rotors/RotorP...emno=160-11837
http://www.wilwood.com/Rotors/RotorP...emno=160-11838

Thanks.
I'm not familiar with Wilwood parts, so this kind of information is very useful.

[makinen]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

When the rotors are less than 1/3 the cost of the OEM rotors... it may make you second guess your purchase.

If your brakes fail, you are NOT going to be happy.

I agree.
I'll invoke the plan after checking almost everything I can think of. That's why I posted this thread and ask your opinion.

[DustinS]

I am going to follow this closely. I am currently running a half DIY wilwood kit for a WRX. I am running into issues with the Calipers flexing, and getting air in the calipers that I cannot account for. I have sealed all the lines and I am not leaking any fluid. I also want a lighter rotor than the STI rotors it currently uses.