[s-cars] Re: brake conversions for 200q20v - wilwood

[Chris Covington]

I'm bummed that I have the only 16" wheel that won't fit any BIRAs, as per
the web page:  BBS RF 16x8.  I like my wheels so much and drive my car so
little (100 miles a month) that I can stand the G60s in the interim.
Maybe I'll go with Wilwoods since I barely ever drive the car so rebuilds
won't be that bad.

Chris
'91 200q20v

On Thu, 9 May 2002, TM wrote:

> Wilwood brake systems, as applicable to the 200q20v:
>
> Very light, low unsprung weight
> Very inexpensive brake pads
> Inexpensive calipers
> No weather seals- can require rebuilds quite often
> Rotors significantly smaller than the 310mm (?) UFO rotor
>
>
> BIRA System 2 UFO:
> Cost about same as Wilwoods, maybe a couple hundred more
> Much larger rotors- 320x30mm- larger heatsink and more brake torque
> Much larger brake pads- greater swept area
> Very easy pad changes
> Fully weather-sealed
> Will fit under a 16" wheel- I'll have results soon
>
> If you need to stay in a 15" wheel, you really should stick w/ UFOs-
> best brakes for the wheel fitment.
>
> Taka
>
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