Wilwood big brake install for 02-06 Lancer
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I remember the slotted one is 625 + 69 bucks for brake lines on speedcorp. But the plain one was on sale if i'm not wrong. Anyway, look nice. How's thw new brake perform? The lancer bible in another thread says the BBK will reducebraking power so i'm confised.
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BBKs do not reduce braking distances, that's what the FAQ says assuming you're referring to the one I wrote. You're stopping distance is dictated primarily by tires and brake pad choice. If you have a pad that can produce lockup with the stock brakes, that same pad in a BBK will result in the same, or longer braking distances. BBKs are about heat dissipation and pad longevity, not stopping distance or ability.
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I will say at first I was I little bit iffy about the new brakes. Went around the block and felt like meh. But after some driving I love it. I barely have to put pressure to start shedding speed. It's a distinct on brake, off brake feeling. I remember I'd have to press down moderately with the stocks to shed speed. Now, a light press and we're stopping. I haven't done an all hands halt yet though but I'm pretty sure it will feel a little violent.
What I wish was better was pedal travel I guess. It doesn't take as much force at all to achieve the same braking power but I know there are cars where you ease on the brakes and they're grabbing. Also as you see in a picture above they didn't have a solution to mount the lines in the middle, so I had to zip tie them to the OEM bracket. Otherwise they'd be flopping everywhere dangerously. One might argue they probably didn't put much R&D into it because it's for an obscure platform but I feel if you develop something, you do it right.
Otherwise the install was straight forward besides the fiasco with the line fitting I had. There some things I need to explain in the pictures but ill go back and edit. Now, I'll be doing a rear disk conversion soon and my brakes will be done and looking smexy!
As a side note, Wilwood customer service blows!
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