Wilwood brakes

[tin_tin13]

Would like people's input on which front and rear brakes to get, car is 2g awd spyder which will be sitting on 18x10.5+15 enkei rpf1. Car use is weekend warrior/very light track days few times a year/ 2hr road trip every weekend for car meets/ will drive it everyday to work(only a mile away from home

Plus 1: The TCE Drag Kit- $989
Wilwood Dyna Pro calipers (4 piston)
Radial mount brackets
Wilwood rotor hats
11.50 x .810 scalloped rotors
Plain finish- no plating, no slots, no holes
BP 10 Pads
TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
All required hardware
Optional RED caliper color- ADD $100
APPLICATION: A compact, low clearance, light weight front kit for the Drag Racing enthusiast. This kit combines the tried and proven DPr caliper with light weight drilled rotors for an exceptional value front kit. Total weight is roughly 36lbs boxed making it a true weight reduction purchase.

Plus 2: The Wilwood 12.2 Factory kit- $Call
Wilwood Dyna Pro Radial calipers (4 piston)
Fully dust booted
Wilwood Radial mount brackets
Wilwood aluminum hats
12.2 x .810" UL-32 HP rotors
BP10 pads
TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
All required hardware
Optional Wilwood GT rotors (slotted)- ADD $100
Optional Drilled/Slotted rotors (black)- ADD $100
Optional Drilled/Slotted rotors (zinc)- ADD $120
Optional RED caliper color- ADD $85
APPLICATION: Intended for Street/Strip use where light weight and daily driver durability is desired. A great street performer for the enthusiast but not a hard core track kit. Very affordably priced with many options for appearance.
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FIT: Minimum Wheel Size 16"

Pus 3: The TCE 13" street kit- $1419
Wilwood Dyna Pro Six (DP6) 6 piston calipers
Choice of BLACK or RED powder coat finish
TCE# aluminum mount brackets
TCE aluminum hats
13 x 1.10" Direction cast rotors
Gas slotted and zinc plated finish
BP10 pads
TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
All required hardware
Optional Drilled/Slotted rotors- ADD $135
APPLICATION: The most "all around" kit for the Street enthusiast. Offers modest weight and balance for wheel fit, light track day use and drag racing where larger wheels are fit.
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FIT: Minimum Wheel Size 17"
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NOTES

:Plus 4: The TCE 13" street/track kit- $1129
Wilwood Forged Super Lite (FSL) 4 piston calipers
TCE steel mount brackets
TCE aluminum hats
13 x 1.10" directional cast rotors
Gas slotted and zinc plated finish
BP10 pads
TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
All required hardware
Optional Wilwood FNSL6 calipers- ADD $275 (incl. RD or BK finish)
Optional Drilled/Slotted rotors- ADD $135
Optional RED caliper color- ADD $125 (FSL)
APPLICATION: For the open track day user who's demands place more stress on the caliper, this kit is available with the base FSL or optional BSL model for improved pad pressure points. These wider calipers offer full 20mm thick pads for long life and improved heat rejection to the caliper. Their larger size however will greatly compromise wheel fit.
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FIT: Minimum Wheel Size 17"
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Rear Brakes
Plus 1: The TCE Drag Kit- $769
Wilwood Dyna Lite Single calipers (2 piston)
Bolt on aluminum brackets
Wilwood rotor hats
11.5 x .350" solid, scalloped rotors
Plain finish- no slots, no holes, no plating
BP10 pads
TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
All required hardware
APPLICATION: Drag Racing only due to the very light weight nature of the components. Should not be considered for street use with supplied rotors. Calipers use small pads and should be inspected often for wear.
 
FIT: Minimum Wheel Size 15"
 
NOTES: No Parking Brake. Requires removal of all stock dust plate and parking brake related items. Rear rotor and hat weight: 6lbs 2oz.

Plus 2: The TCE 13" kit- $1029
Wilwood Dyna Pro Lug Mount (DPLM) 4 piston calipers
TCE steel mounting brackets
TCE steel parking brake hats
13 x .810 directional cast rotors
Gas slotted and zinc plated
BP10 pads
TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
All required hardware
Optional Drilled/Slotted rotors- ADD $135
Optional RED caliper color- ADD $100
APPLICATION: A true all around performer for any use. Ample rotor mass for open track day use and tunable with many pad compounds. Great appearance, function and stock parking brake for street use.
 
FIT: Minimum Wheel Size 17"
 
NOTES: Retains Factory Iron Parking Brake

 

[dsmgst1996]

The plus 2: willwood's will rip your face off if you stomp on them with little to no fade on semi abusive driving.

 

[99gst_racer]

I run the Wilwood kit and it's a great kit. Fit and finish are excellent, performance is as expected, and the price was almost half of the TCE street kit.

 

[TSiAWD666]

What constitutes a "very light track day"?

 

[tin_tin13]

What constitutes a "very light track day"?

Mmm I don't know why I said that but Im building an all around car that will see drag/autox/road racing for fun not trying to win trophies or have the most expensive brakes out there looking for the"best bang for the buck"so I want to buy the right brakes the first.

I guess you could say I wont be driving aggressively if that makes sense.

 

[dsmgst1996]

Mmm I don't know why I said that but Im building an all around car that will see drag/autox/road racing for fun not trying to win trophies or have the most expensive brakes out there looking for the"best bang for the buck"so I want to buy the right brakes the first.

I guess you could say I wont be driving aggressively if that makes sense.

drag racing and track days counts as aggressive driving unless you just let you car sit in the pits. WTF

 

[tin_tin13]

drag racing and track days counts as aggressive driving unless you just let you car sit in the pits. WTF

Yes your right

 

[Steve93Talon]

Have you considered EVO 8-9 brakes? Great bang for the buck.

 

[Todd TCE]

I'll disappoint some by saying there's no such car that will do all those thing real well. Only a car that will be a compromise of how thing should be done. Each use has its own distinct build qualities and demands. That being said so too do the brakes slowing them down. Drag racing and open track use are two very different ends of the spectrum.

The first thing that jumps to mind though is how you propose to fit most of these inside a 15" wheel when specs listed indicate only one, extreme possibly two, of these will fit?

If you can find a fitting 15 then the P2 kit would be as large as you can go. And rated for street / light track day use. If there is a compromise of all this, that's it.

 

[99gst_racer]

The first thing that jumps to mind though is how you propose to fit most of these inside a 15" wheel when specs listed indicate only one, extreme possibly two, of these will fit?

His first post mentions an 18" wheel.

 

[11Banger]

What constitutes a "very light track day"?

Probably some auto-x, or at least that's what I would imagine... Not a 6hour circuit race with a 2mile straight followed by a 90 degree turn

 

[Todd TCE]

His first post mentions an 18" wheel.

Sorry, you're right. I looked vat the +15 which stuck in my head as the wheel size. Still the 12.2 will remain his best overall value for meeting the goals of multi use.

 

[99gst_racer]

Still the 12.2 will remain his best overall value for meeting the goals of multi use.

I agree.

 

[renovatdkitchen]

From what I understand though, Wilwoods need to be rebuilt often. Best if 99gst_racer confirms this though.

Would be a good thing to know if you are going to be dd it.

 

[99gst_racer]

From what I understand though, Wilwoods need to be rebuilt often. Best if 99gst_racer confirms this though.

Actually, it's quite the opposite. The Dynapro caliper that Wilwood uses in the 2G kit has sealed pistons to keep moisture, dirt, and debris out. They do well through time and the elements. The only weak point is the aluminum pistons. The are fine for normal use and light duty competition, but for severe duty applications and sustained high temps, Wilwood can swap SS pistons in. In either event though, these calipers are not prone to wear out quickly and need rebuilding often.

 

[renovatdkitchen]

Actually, it's quite the opposite. The Dynapro caliper that Wilwood uses in the 2G kit has sealed pistons to keep moisture, dirt, and debris out. They do well through time and the elements. The only weak point is the aluminum pistons. The are fine for normal use and light duty competition, but for severe duty applications and sustained high temps, Wilwood can swap SS pistons in. In either event though, these calipers are not prone to wear out quickly and need rebuilding often.

Thank you for the input. Its always best to hear from someone who has first hand experience.

To the OP, do you have your mind set on Wilwood's? Cobra and vr4 brake kits from RTM Racing are cheaper and have 13" Rotors.