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03-10-2016, 03:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Maple Valley, WA
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What are my gains?
I've seen that I can use the Wilwood D52 calipers on my future disc swap [8 lug] and I'm wondering what the advantage of them is other than the weight savings? Wouldn't the stock single piston work equally as well with really good pads?
My truck will be a 70/30 driver meaning dry or light rain only, 18"x8.5" rims with 265/60/18 tires and about 500HP with a manually shifted 4L80E. Just normal driving with a max speed of 75 on the freeway, no racing. Also what bore size manual master cylinder? I will have the optional 12.5" rotors and the stock drums on the full floater Dana 60.
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03-10-2016, 07:54 PM
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meowMEOWmeowMEOW
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MKE WI
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Re: What are my gains?
I swapped to them in front, and they seem to deliver a faster, more even stop when compared to my stock calipers. They feel a little lighter, and they do look cooler (but beware, the powdercoating on them is pretty weak.
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03-17-2016, 03:56 AM
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Re: What are my gains?
As I was restocking the caliper shelves today I cam across the stock single piston ones...I'm buying the D52 Calipers...my arm is still sore picking up the box.
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