Wilwood Big Brake Kit Installed!
09-09-2003, 07:05 PM
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Wilwood Big Brake Kit Installed!
I just got them installed today and they look fabulous! 
The pedal feel is still a little soft, but I think it will get stiffer after I break the brakes in. The Cadnium coating on the brakes is pretty thick. I will have pics up soon.
09-09-2003, 07:30 PM
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Paid $2k installed included the following:
Front - 13" cross-drilled/slotted Coleman rotors cyro and Cadnium treated, Wilwood 6 piston calipers, SS brake lines, Wilwood ceramic pads
Rear - Coleman cross-drilled/slotted blanks cyro and Cadnium treated, Wilwood ceramic pads
Brake fluid was something like Super Blue Performace Brake fluid. I'm not sure the exact name, I'll look at the bottle tomorrow.
Mike - The pics are below.
Front - 13" cross-drilled/slotted Coleman rotors cyro and Cadnium treated, Wilwood 6 piston calipers, SS brake lines, Wilwood ceramic pads
Rear - Coleman cross-drilled/slotted blanks cyro and Cadnium treated, Wilwood ceramic pads
Brake fluid was something like Super Blue Performace Brake fluid. I'm not sure the exact name, I'll look at the bottle tomorrow.
Mike - The pics are below.
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09-09-2003, 07:48 PM
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cool... what are those konig? 18"? now I got an email fom the brake shop where you did the install and said they have a 12.2" version that clear 16" wheels.
09-09-2003, 07:56 PM
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One thing...re-bleed the system...if you say the pedal feels a little soft...I've never seen the pedal get firmer from breaking in pads...you probably have a small amount of air in the system...great looking brakes though and good luck...lets see a pic of the whole car
09-09-2003, 07:57 PM
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Yep, Konig 18x7.5 +42 offset. The caliper cleared by 1 cm, so that is a lot of space according to Sherwin.
Wow, Sherwin didn't tell me that. That would be cool for you guys that have stock sized wheels.
Wow, Sherwin didn't tell me that. That would be cool for you guys that have stock sized wheels.
09-09-2003, 08:04 PM
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Ant - Thanks dude. I was going to check the brake fluid level tomorrow morning and see if it changes at all. I'll have pics of the whole car tomorrow.
Next up: CT exhausts being installed Thursday.
Next up: CT exhausts being installed Thursday.
09-09-2003, 08:08 PM
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Originally posted by ronnie0738
Ant - Thanks dude. I was going to check the brake fluid level tomorrow morning and see if it changes at all. I'll have pics of the whole car tomorrow.
Ant - Thanks dude. I was going to check the brake fluid level tomorrow morning and see if it changes at all. I'll have pics of the whole car tomorrow.
BTW, the brakes look pretty good
09-09-2003, 08:19 PM
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Fahoumh - Yea, I know. I just wanted to check if the brake fluid was filled up all the way. Thanks for the info though.
I'll update everyone on my initial impressions when I drive to work tomorrow.
I'll update everyone on my initial impressions when I drive to work tomorrow.
09-09-2003, 08:35 PM
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Ronnie, It was a pleasure meeting you today. Im glad you were able to come down, i know you had a long trip, I hope the low cost of installing them made up for it
As I mentioned today, the pedal will def firm up. Everytime you open the system it takes a little while to get everything back to up to normal. Especially with systems with ABS everything take a few cycles and a few hundred miles to get set. Highway miles dont count
We actually do carry a 12.2" version as well that is also 1.1" thick to fit 16" wheels. We dont advertise this much because most of you are looking for the BIG brakes. The 12.2 version is just as capable as the 13" I know, i have them on my S2000 which I road race on a regular basis. Follow this link and you will see a picture of the 6 piston and a not plated slotted only rotor. That is my set which clears 16" wheels. http://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthrea...hreadid=136717
If you guys got any questions or concerns feel free to email me at Sherwin@BrakeZone.com. I ll be glad to help any way i can.
BTW, get some pics with more of the car in there
As I mentioned today, the pedal will def firm up. Everytime you open the system it takes a little while to get everything back to up to normal. Especially with systems with ABS everything take a few cycles and a few hundred miles to get set. Highway miles dont count
We actually do carry a 12.2" version as well that is also 1.1" thick to fit 16" wheels. We dont advertise this much because most of you are looking for the BIG brakes. The 12.2 version is just as capable as the 13" I know, i have them on my S2000 which I road race on a regular basis. Follow this link and you will see a picture of the 6 piston and a not plated slotted only rotor. That is my set which clears 16" wheels. http://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthrea...hreadid=136717
If you guys got any questions or concerns feel free to email me at Sherwin@BrakeZone.com. I ll be glad to help any way i can.
BTW, get some pics with more of the car in there
09-09-2003, 08:43 PM
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Sherwin - It was pleasure meeting you as well and thanks for the cheap install and lunch! I figured highway miles don't count considering I didn't use the brake much at all crusing on I-5. I'll get some shots tomorrow of the whole car when I go to work. Thanks again.
I figured highway miles don't count considering I didn't use the brake much at all crusing on I-5. I'll get some shots tomorrow of the whole car when I go to work. Thanks again.
09-09-2003, 09:59 PM
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Originally posted by ronnie0738
Sherwin - It was pleasure meeting you as well and thanks for the cheap install and lunch! I figured highway miles don't count considering I didn't use the brake much at all crusing on I-5. I'll get some shots tomorrow of the whole car when I go to work. Thanks again.
Sherwin - It was pleasure meeting you as well and thanks for the cheap install and lunch!
I figured highway miles don't count considering I didn't use the brake much at all crusing on I-5. I'll get some shots tomorrow of the whole car when I go to work. Thanks again.
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09-09-2003, 10:13 PM
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Nice!! Love those brakes man. If sunnyvale is around the LA area, check out the meet this sunday. Here is the info for the meet:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=113426
Love those brakes man. If sunnyvale is around the LA area, check out the meet this sunday. Here is the info for the meet:http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=113426
09-10-2003, 07:20 AM
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Thanks everyone!
Just to clarify: Docofmind=Sherwin=Brakezone=Wilwood Brakes. He is the expert.
Aztec - When and where is the meet? I'm game.
Riceburner - Sunnyvale is 330 miles north of Brakezone (Van Nuys), so it ain't that close. I drove down yesterday, but it was worth it.
Nova - I think the 12.1 would fit, but not the 13. E-mail or call Sherwin.
Essarak - Just e-mail or call Sherwin and say you have a CL-S. These are custom made.
Just to clarify: Docofmind=Sherwin=Brakezone=Wilwood Brakes. He is the expert.
Aztec - When and where is the meet? I'm game.
Riceburner - Sunnyvale is 330 miles north of Brakezone (Van Nuys), so it ain't that close. I drove down yesterday, but it was worth it.
Nova - I think the 12.1 would fit, but not the 13. E-mail or call Sherwin.
Essarak - Just e-mail or call Sherwin and say you have a CL-S. These are custom made.
09-10-2003, 07:52 AM
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Those look HOTT HOTT Ronnie.... now go take one of your stock rims back to Sherwin and see if you guys can get it on without a spacer...or if you need a spacer, what size then...
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09-10-2003, 08:05 AM
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Those look HOTT HOTT Ronnie.... now go take one of your stock rims back to Sherwin and see if you guys can get it on without a spacer...or if you need a spacer, what size then...
Smitty
Those look HOTT HOTT Ronnie.... now go take one of your stock rims back to Sherwin and see if you guys can get it on without a spacer...or if you need a spacer, what size then...
Smitty
i'd love to do this upgrade but if they don't fit stock rims i'm SOL.....
09-10-2003, 08:36 AM
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Smitty - I don't have my stock rims, plus I'm 300 miles away from Sherwin. He has spacers, so if anyone in socal would give him a call and try it out that would be great.
He has spacers, so if anyone in socal would give him a call and try it out that would be great.
09-10-2003, 08:42 AM
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Well we need to do a test fit with the stock rim to be 100% sure.
Do you plan on going back or near Sherwin in the near future?... maybe a fella CLer can meet you there and let you borrow a rim for a test fit.
Do you plan on going back or near Sherwin in the near future?... maybe a fella CLer can meet you there and let you borrow a rim for a test fit.
09-10-2003, 08:45 AM
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Initial Impressions
This morning as I drove to work, the pedal definitely feel stiffer than yesterday and the brakes felt like they grip more. I'm sure it takes a while before they really start performing the way they should. Also, the steering wheel feels a lot lighter, more responsive, and turning feels much better. The OEM stuff weights a ton!
I'll have more later on.
This morning as I drove to work, the pedal definitely feel stiffer than yesterday and the brakes felt like they grip more. I'm sure it takes a while before they really start performing the way they should. Also, the steering wheel feels a lot lighter, more responsive, and turning feels much better. The OEM stuff weights a ton!
I'll have more later on.
09-10-2003, 08:52 AM
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Originally posted by ronnie0738
Initial Impressions
This morning as I drove to work, the pedal definitely feel stiffer than yesterday and the brakes felt like they grip more. I'm sure it takes a while before they really start performing the way they should. Also, the steering wheel feels a lot lighter, more responsive, and turning feels much better. The OEM stuff weights a ton!
I'll have more later on.
Initial Impressions
This morning as I drove to work, the pedal definitely feel stiffer than yesterday and the brakes felt like they grip more. I'm sure it takes a while before they really start performing the way they should. Also, the steering wheel feels a lot lighter, more responsive, and turning feels much better. The OEM stuff weights a ton!
I'll have more later on.
09-10-2003, 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by ronnie0738
Nah, that's a lot of driving to do. I need someone from socal to do this for everyone that has stock rims! Any volunteers?
Nah, that's a lot of driving to do. I need someone from socal to do this for everyone that has stock rims! Any volunteers?
The reason why I push this issue is because I do not want to hear the usual "oh, it SHOULD fit".... Everyone here is still waiting to hear if there is a fitment issue, or if spacers will rectify the fitment issue.....
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09-10-2003, 09:39 AM
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We already know from Sherwin that the 12.1 version fits a 16" rim, but as the for the 13, I think you will have to ask Sherwin about it as he has the spacers and is the expert. There have been other people that bought the kit in socal (I think), so maybe Sherwin can find one of those guys and ask them to come in and try a stock rim.
Sorry I can't help, but driving 660+ miles round trip on my day off of work is a lot to ask for.
Sorry I can't help, but driving 660+ miles round trip on my day off of work is a lot to ask for.
09-10-2003, 09:43 AM
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OOh yeah i understand, don't sweat it... I was under the impression you were the first A-CL.com member to install the WILWOOD, besides the guy who had that white with blue colored skirting on his CL..
, where he is at..
, where he is at..
09-10-2003, 11:17 AM
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I know your frustration Smitty as a lot of things for our car come and go or never get finalized. If someone in the Bay Area has the stock rims from 01-03 laying around, I can try the fitment of the rim. My car guy has spacers and agreed to do this for me.