Wilwood Big Brake Kit Installed - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

msile · 02-24-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Acree

Is there a list of the current BBK options on the forums?

-Acree

I did not see one when I did my research. There is the original thread with putting in the STI calipers, then the others that I have seen: GC8, Brembo, Wilwood, AP Racing.

swift996 · 08-29-2013, 04:45 PM

@msile

Any update on this? I think I over-taxed my WRX wilwood kit and was looking into other options to upgrade to next summer.

msile · 08-29-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by swift996

@msile

Any update on this? I think I over-taxed my WRX wilwood kit and was looking into other options to upgrade to next summer.

None. I am still using the Wilwood. I will probably start tracking it soon. Is the Wilwood on your WRX? How are you taxing it?

swift996 · 08-29-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by msile

None. I am still using the Wilwood. I will probably start tracking it soon. Is the Wilwood on your WRX? How are you taxing it?

No I fitted it to my BRZ (bolts right up) the rotors are only 21mm thick which is leading me to believe the issues I had at the track might be related to heat.

chewbacca · 09-20-2013, 09:06 AM

I liked thed idea of posting specs so i thank you for your number on the weight of my Wilwood kit. This gave me confidence measuring the weight distribution. Might not be as much but is important for the corner balance perspective.

The information from the AP was found in a video in Youe Tube in an installation video. The weight provided for the AP was ~20.7lb for the mounted rotor and caliper only.

Wilwood was weighted at ~22lb with the caliper, mounted rotor and pads.

The are couple of differences with these beside the pads. Wilwoods rotor is larger in diameter.

The AP rotor is wider but smaller in diameter.

Heat dissipation can be better in having bigger vents... Or you have a larger diameter to allocate heat over larger area, and probably have a different stopping feel on a larger diameter over the smaller diameter.

I guess work on the heat and diameter can bring different approaches in deciding whats best for you.

Money is a big contributor then follows another math of the specs of each product and what, where youll be driving it and how you drive too makes a difference.

I wanted to post these AP and Wilwoods weight comparison because on another forum the review omited the weight. And theres competition on these two.

Knowing the specs clearly contrasts the elements that one need to know to make sure when one end up paying itll be for almost the same thing, minus the price.

Cheers

TouchMyHonda · 02-25-2014, 06:26 PM

OMGGGGGG

Grip Ronin · 02-26-2014, 02:35 PM

that color combo with the wheels and brakes looks great

smbstyle · 03-01-2014, 11:09 PM

so last time I saw it at Sebring you were running the Enkei RPF1's; are they 17x8 or 17x9 and are they +35 or +45 offset?

msile · 03-03-2014, 12:58 AM

RPF1 17 x 8 (45 Offset) Square Setup.

smbstyle · 03-03-2014, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msile

RPF1 17 x 8 (45 Offset) Square Setup.

Oh wow, and no clearance issues or rubbing at all?! That's great!

Hey @FT-86 SpeedFactory might wanna list this on your site for the Wilwood kits, as it clears the +45 on the 17x8!

msile · 03-03-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by smbstyle

Oh wow, and no clearance issues or rubbing at all?! That's great!

Hey @FT-86 SpeedFactory might wanna list this on your site for the Wilwood kits, as it clears the +45 on the 17x8!

None. Car has been lowered and no rubbing. Plenty of caliper clearance as well.

08-29-2013, 04:45 PM	#44
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09-20-2013, 09:06 AM	#47
chewbacca Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Frs-t Location: Casa Posts: 32 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wilwood and AP info I liked thed idea of posting specs so i thank you for your number on the weight of my Wilwood kit. This gave me confidence measuring the weight distribution. Might not be as much but is important for the corner balance perspective. The information from the AP was found in a video in Youe Tube in an installation video. The weight provided for the AP was ~20.7lb for the mounted rotor and caliper only. Wilwood was weighted at ~22lb with the caliper, mounted rotor and pads. The are couple of differences with these beside the pads. Wilwoods rotor is larger in diameter. The AP rotor is wider but smaller in diameter. Heat dissipation can be better in having bigger vents... Or you have a larger diameter to allocate heat over larger area, and probably have a different stopping feel on a larger diameter over the smaller diameter. I guess work on the heat and diameter can bring different approaches in deciding whats best for you. Money is a big contributor then follows another math of the specs of each product and what, where youll be driving it and how you drive too makes a difference. I wanted to post these AP and Wilwoods weight comparison because on another forum the review omited the weight. And theres competition on these two. Knowing the specs clearly contrasts the elements that one need to know to make sure when one end up paying itll be for almost the same thing, minus the price. Cheers

02-25-2014, 06:26 PM	#48
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03-03-2014, 12:58 AM	#51
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