vektro69
Well-Known Member
Been looking at a front disc conversion, probably keep drums in the rear. Getting a bit confused. Wilwood and other 4 piston calipers look cool, but, seem to have thinner, lighter rotors and calipers. May be great for weight savings, but, my car is a driver, cruiser, not a race car. I just want better stopping. Car already has some mods, so staying with stock look is not important. Either way will work.
Talked to Dr. Diff, and others who tell me a single 2.75 piston will stop as well, if not a tad better, than the 4 piston Wilwood, Baer...More clamping than 4 1.75 pistons. Not to mention 1 inch thick 11.75 inch rotors, compared to 3/4 inch, 10.50 rotors on the Wilwoods.
And of course, a pretty good price difference!! I'm running 15 inch Weld Prostars, so no big rotors. Is the 4 piston worth the extra money? Like all of us, there are a lot of other things I can spend money on for this car. Any advice? biomedtechguy, I think you went with the Dr?
Talked to Dr. Diff, and others who tell me a single 2.75 piston will stop as well, if not a tad better, than the 4 piston Wilwood, Baer...More clamping than 4 1.75 pistons. Not to mention 1 inch thick 11.75 inch rotors, compared to 3/4 inch, 10.50 rotors on the Wilwoods.
And of course, a pretty good price difference!! I'm running 15 inch Weld Prostars, so no big rotors. Is the 4 piston worth the extra money? Like all of us, there are a lot of other things I can spend money on for this car. Any advice? biomedtechguy, I think you went with the Dr?