Wilwood Brakes

[Widows Son]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

Just caught this thread. Wow, great work. Those brakes make you kiss the steering wheel yet?

Thanks to you Jay, the BDR had a 4-point harness to save my teeth.

[D111]

Originally Posted by Widows Son

Thanks to you Jay, the BDR had a 4-point harness to save my teeth.

So how does the new Willoods compare to the stock setup? Looks fantastic. Can't imagine having Even more braking power than stock.

[jualwatt]

Originally Posted by D111

So how does the new Willoods compare to the stock setup? Looks fantastic. Can't imagine having Even more braking power than stock.

I was thinking the same thing. I did have to panic stop once and boy did it stop quickly with stock brakes and drag radials. However, I do not think I would want to track the car with a stock brake system unless taking it easy as the big difference should show up in brake fading due to heat build up.

Julian

[cbreez]

Originally Posted by jualwatt

I was thinking the same thing. I did have to panic stop once and boy did it stop quickly with stock brakes and drag radials. However, I do not think I would want to track the car with a stock brake system unless taking it easy as the big difference should show up in brake fading due to heat build up.

Julian

I have tracked my car hard several events at Sebring with 30 minute runs and the stock bmw brakes are just fine. Keep in mind these cars are light. That's one of the few things that hasn't been a surprise on these cars.

[itstock]

I was going to chime in and ask what the difference is. There is not enough traction for hard braking on the street as it is, so it's tough to think of a valid reason to upgrade (other than looks).

It's also good to hear that the stock brakes work okay for track days.

[mln385]

Originally Posted by cbreez

I have tracked my car hard several events at Sebring with 30 minute runs and the stock bmw brakes are just fine. Keep in mind these cars are light. That's one of the few things that hasn't been a surprise on these cars.

This says allot right there,Sebring is a track that eats brakes quick! I have had my mustang on it and blew through a set no problem.

[jualwatt]

Originally Posted by cbreez

I have tracked my car hard several events at Sebring with 30 minute runs and the stock bmw brakes are just fine. Keep in mind these cars are light. That's one of the few things that hasn't been a surprise on these cars.

cbreez,

Great to know. I appreciate the feedback as it was a concern if I was to try the car on the track, but I will most likely try them first now and only upgrade if I feel there are any issues.

Julian