[footjoy]

I am looking at Wilwood brakes on my 65. Just curious what experiences people have had.

Thanks Greg

[Rich-Tripower]

I put an entire 4-wheel disc brake system from Wilwood on the 65 Chevelle wagon. I installed the system as a manual brake system. They work really well. I was able to get pretty decent balance with a simple pressure limiter valve on the rear circuit.

I have a full build page on my web site. Go here and click on the "Brake System Upgrade" link.

http://www.macswebs.com/richl79/65tudorwagon/index.html

[The Champ]

I've been running Wilwood discs since 2013 with no issues. They were used when I purchased them along with GW tubular A arms and Koni coilovers from a customer of mine who was changing out the suspension on his '71 Tempest drag car. We did the front end changeover at his shop (and he put a fresh set of pads in) and then he aligned the front end.

[Chief of the 60's]

[Chris65LeMans]

Very happy with them on my '65. I took all the "HIRE A PROFESSIONAL TO INSTALL YOUR BRAKES" warnings on the instructions to heart, and the results were dismal. If your brake rotor contacts your caliper when it's installed, call Wilwood to get a larger bracket to put between the backing plate and the caliper bracket - DON'T just put some washers in there like the guys who put mine on.

Wilwood's customer service is fantastic. I've spent quite a bit of time with them on the phone to sort all this out. My latest discovery is that one of my caliper pistons is stuck and will not move. I'm sending the caliper back to them for rebuilding - $40 plus parts.

Here's the thread on mine: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=842744

I've had a couple of experiences in the Pontiac where I was bracing for impact and was pleasantly surprised to find that the car stopped in time. They work great!

[Chris65LeMans]

Forgot to mention that I have a CPP hydroboost system powering mine.