Registered User
G35Papa
Registered User
close
Aug 30, 2024
- Join DateJun 2003
- LocationNorCal
- Posts:14,505
-
iTrader Positive Feedback100
-
iTrader Feedback Score(85)
-
Likes:662
-
Liked:451 Times in 305 Posts
Quote:
Now that's funny! Originally Posted by Mr.BalloonHands
i have, just my attempt at humor and laziness bundled into 1. teh intranetz doesn't capture the true essence of my dry sense of humor
Blue Dream
I drove ttrank's car solo
close
Dec 14, 2024
- Join DateMar 2009
- LocationBy the sea, Tx
- Posts:18,299
-
iTrader Positive Feedback100
-
iTrader Feedback Score(50)
- My RideG35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
-
Likes:2,160
-
Liked:1,488 Times in 1,223 Posts
Quote:
My guess is they are used to either swap out fluid (open bleeders and let the fluid drip out) or the calipers are used on other cars (besides Nissan). You can flip the caliper to the right side of the rotor for other cars.
Hey Papa WTF?? Originally Posted by G35Papa
I don't know about that My guess is they are used to either swap out fluid (open bleeders and let the fluid drip out) or the calipers are used on other cars (besides Nissan). You can flip the caliper to the right side of the rotor for other cars.
I think you are onto something with the calipers. I don't think you would ever bleed from the bottom. Kinda defeats the purpose as all the fluid would rush out and create air pockets in the top.
Blue Dream
I drove ttrank's car solo
close
Dec 14, 2024
- Join DateMar 2009
- LocationBy the sea, Tx
- Posts:18,299
-
iTrader Positive Feedback100
-
iTrader Feedback Score(50)
- My RideG35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
-
Likes:2,160
-
Liked:1,488 Times in 1,223 Posts
Quote:
"To properly bleed the brake system, begin with the caliper farthest from the master cylinder. Bleed the outboard bleed screw first, then
the inboard. Repeat the procedure until all calipers in the system are bled, ending with the caliper closest to the master cylinder. If the
caliper is fitted with bleed screws on four corners, make sure the bottom bleed screws are tight. Only bleed from the top bleed screws."
Here are the links to the manuals Tim:
Fronts (w/14" rotors) - http://wilwood.com/PDF/DataSheets/ds547.pdf
Rears (for later
) - http://wilwood.com/PDF/DataSheets/ds546.pdf
Thanks!! I downloaded the front manual from their website Sunday morning before we started the install. I missed the part about bleeding. Originally Posted by CandlestickPark
Correct. From the Wilwood install manual:"To properly bleed the brake system, begin with the caliper farthest from the master cylinder. Bleed the outboard bleed screw first, then
the inboard. Repeat the procedure until all calipers in the system are bled, ending with the caliper closest to the master cylinder. If the
caliper is fitted with bleed screws on four corners, make sure the bottom bleed screws are tight. Only bleed from the top bleed screws."
Here are the links to the manuals Tim:
Fronts (w/14" rotors) - http://wilwood.com/PDF/DataSheets/ds547.pdf
Rears (for later
) - http://wilwood.com/PDF/DataSheets/ds546.pdf
Good news is that Summit Racing hooked me up with a pack of 4 bleeders overnighted and the brakes are up and running. 
Registered User
SDGenius
Registered User
close
Oct 25, 2020
- Join DateJan 2008
- LocationOside, SoCal
- Posts:12,810
-
iTrader Positive Feedback100
-
iTrader Feedback Score(15)
-
Likes:1,719
-
Liked:911 Times in 608 Posts
pretty sure WW has bleeders on both ends to cut costs in making side specific calipers
Blue Dream
I drove ttrank's car solo
close
Dec 14, 2024
- Join DateMar 2009
- LocationBy the sea, Tx
- Posts:18,299
-
iTrader Positive Feedback100
-
iTrader Feedback Score(50)
- My RideG35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
-
Likes:2,160
-
Liked:1,488 Times in 1,223 Posts
Probably. My fronts don't and actually have a little arrow on them to make sure you mount them correctly. So do the rotors.
Registered User
SDGenius
Registered User
close
Oct 25, 2020
- Join DateJan 2008
- LocationOside, SoCal
- Posts:12,810
-
iTrader Positive Feedback100
-
iTrader Feedback Score(15)
-
Likes:1,719
-
Liked:911 Times in 608 Posts
yeah, i know. once they put together the kit, they etch them. a lot cheaper than a whole extra cast. WW make's their calipers very custom kit friendly.
CandlestickPark
ill Sedan
close
Jul 9, 2015
- Join DateJun 2007
- LocationLong Beach, SoCal
- Posts:23,261
-
iTrader Positive Feedback100
-
iTrader Feedback Score(87)
-
Likes:1,230
-
Liked:2,688 Times in 1,449 Posts
Stance looks nice Tim!
Congrats again on the BBK. Are you running 13" rotors?
Congrats again on the BBK. Are you running 13" rotors?
Blue Dream
I drove ttrank's car solo
close
Dec 14, 2024
- Join DateMar 2009
- LocationBy the sea, Tx
- Posts:18,299
-
iTrader Positive Feedback100
-
iTrader Feedback Score(50)
- My RideG35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
-
Likes:2,160
-
Liked:1,488 Times in 1,223 Posts
14" up front sir.
Registered User
Your wheels really dwarf the 14" rotor. Look fantastic though! I can only run up to 13" and a little rotor with my wheels (18" step lip ftl)
(18" step lip ftl)
Blue Dream
I drove ttrank's car solo
close
Dec 14, 2024
- Join DateMar 2009
- LocationBy the sea, Tx
- Posts:18,299
-
iTrader Positive Feedback100
-
iTrader Feedback Score(50)
- My RideG35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
-
Likes:2,160
-
Liked:1,488 Times in 1,223 Posts
Thanks man. The design of my wheels has a lot of advantages such as looking bigger than they are and leaving a lot of clearance for a BBK. While I understand the Wilwood are a low profile BBK I still have an inch of clearance between the back of the spokes and the caliper. But I didn't necessarily want them making the rotor look smaller. 
Here's a pic we took during the install showing the difference in rotor sizes. I would have taken more but Nando had to get back to Houston when we were finished so we were in a hurry to get the job done.
Here's a pic we took during the install showing the difference in rotor sizes. I would have taken more but Nando had to get back to Houston when we were finished so we were in a hurry to get the job done.
Registered User
Looks good tim. Now u just need to find a deal on the rears. Its crazy how light the ww calipers are compared to stock
Registered User
I'd love to be able to afford a BBK for the front at the very least.
Registered User
hey blue dream that's an AWESOME pick up!
good thing they have that portion between the rotor hat and contact patch painted black. I remember I had paint it myself because it was starting to rust. It's kinda sad Wilwood uses the same exact caliper for both the 13 and 14 inch kits, just a differet bracket and bigger rotors.
good thing they have that portion between the rotor hat and contact patch painted black. I remember I had paint it myself because it was starting to rust. It's kinda sad Wilwood uses the same exact caliper for both the 13 and 14 inch kits, just a differet bracket and bigger rotors.