Who has comments on Wilwood calipers?

[Kwattro at aol.com]

In a message dated 01-05-29 13:19:25 EDT, you write:

<< Anyone have anything nice or horrible to say about Wilwood Superlite and
 Dynalite 4-pot calipers? I know they're racing calipers and will
 probably be the kind to need a rebuild every year if used on the road.
 Or is that just a rumour? I see the units weigh in at about 2lbs. which
 is nice for some reason, I guess.
  >>


My dad runs Wilwood calipers (4 pot) on his 88 M5 - they're not as good as 
they should be.  Lighter, yes, but it seems that they actually flex under 
hard braking, as the pad wear is uneven, and braking is just not as good as 
it should be (13 inch brakes, complete overhaul and larger master, wilwoods, 
custom ducting, etc.).  However, they're cheap and light.  Supposedly, the 6 
piston ones are much better and more rigid.  If I had the money (and don't 
right now, but will at somepoint) I'd drop the money on Brembos or Porsche 
(ie, Brembo) calipers- they're worth it.  Or, if you're serious, AP Racing.  
But your bank account better be serious too.

Later!
Carter J
Kwattro at aol.com