Wilwood Brakes: Are They Worth Your Money?

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Jason takes a minute to talk brake master cylinders. Wilwood Brakes make some amazing products. We compare one of their quality master cylinders to a less expensive option to show you what makes Wilwood so great.
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  • @saabtech3510
    @saabtech35105 жыл бұрын

    A number of years ago I spent a good part of the day trying to bleed the brakes after changing a bad master cylinder......went through 3 new master cylinders that day, without getting a good pedal.....finally when the parts store ran out of master cylinders, tried a different brand, and immediately when bench bleeding it I could tell it was a good one. I had been wondering what I was doing wrong, but turned out all the master cylinders in that batch were bad.

  • @joeschlotthauer840
    @joeschlotthauer8405 жыл бұрын

    Good point about how "new" parts can sit on a shelf for 5+ years, tires are another perfect example. I think part of the high cost of tires, is the clumsy storage...

  • @dogsense3773
    @dogsense37733 жыл бұрын

    Put one on my 1967 cougar, and I put this wilwood to the test in the north california mountains, been on the car for seven years, thanks

  • @red_fox_flareside
    @red_fox_flareside2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video Jason. Love the channel. You’ve definitely convinced me. Especially since my new mc that looks a lot like that one failed quickly. I even see where it looks like fluid leaked out from under the lid. Mine also did that. And most recently it’s leaking from in between the booster and mc. Indicative of a mc seal leak. Total junk. Want to go with Wilwood for sure.

  • @dogchicken
    @dogchicken2 жыл бұрын

    I'm in Gilbert too. have a Wilwood master cyl and I wish there was a way to check the fluid without carrying around a tiny allen wrench. I can check brake fluid on almost any car without tools.

  • @scottdouglaswashburn7769
    @scottdouglaswashburn77692 жыл бұрын

    Hi.rebuilding my 1995 ford E350 cargo van with a 7.3 turbo diesel.will dual master cylinders-1 for front brakes-1 for rear brakes improve braking?so far unable to get a straight answer either way.

  • @Dr_Xyzt
    @Dr_Xyzt4 жыл бұрын

    -- Have you ever used any of Wilwood's race brake pads? I'm looking at using Wilwood "Compound A" up front. I was reading Wilwood's friction charts and like what I see, but I have no real way of knowing what I have now as a base of comparison. -- I've never used real brake pad material before. It's always been stock, or Napa, Hawk LTS, HPS, and Hawk PC. But none of those companies really tell you what you're buying. I'm sick of it all. That's why I'm switching to Wilwood. -- I have a 1" Wilwood master, 2.9" single pistons up front, 2" single pistons out back. Hawk LTS pads up front, and Unknown pads out back. ABS delete. This is easily the best my braking system has ever been. But, I'm looking for more bite. Hence, why I'm so interested in actual Wilwood compounds. I'm gonna swap to D52's up front with dual 2" pistons, and then dual D154R's out back. One set is 2.5" with a handbrake, and the other is the 2" D154R to keep bias correct.

  • @bobhilly546312156332
    @bobhilly5463121563324 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had a re pop on my truck for 5is years now no problems

  • @claudiaruiztejeda5895
    @claudiaruiztejeda58959 ай бұрын

    I have a1983 k10 how can I installed the brake lines

  • @vinny9519
    @vinny95192 жыл бұрын

    Can you put a link to the product?

  • @ricardomartinez244
    @ricardomartinez2443 жыл бұрын

    Do you know where i can find the correct Wilwood master cylinder and brake boost kit for a 67 cougar with a 2017 mustang gt 5.0 coyote swap?

  • @ntorresla

    @ntorresla

    3 жыл бұрын

    The correct master cylinder depends on the brake kit you have... it is stock? It's upgrade?... with a coyote swap you'll need bigger brakes

  • @johnmtowne5794
    @johnmtowne57944 ай бұрын

    What would work for a 66 nova manual brakes disc front rotors

  • @AmpasaurusWrecks
    @AmpasaurusWrecks Жыл бұрын

    What I like most about the aftermarket, master cylinders like Wildwood, or CPP is they tend to look fantastic for years because they’re not porous like the cast iron OEM ones.

  • @TheCatOfAges

    @TheCatOfAges

    11 ай бұрын

    ever heard of paint

  • @chevygwapgangbeats2889
    @chevygwapgangbeats28892 жыл бұрын

    Can u use that wilwood master cylinder on a car with rear drum or does it have to have disc

  • @Kualeppi

    @Kualeppi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wilwood makes all kind of master cylinders, also rear drum/front disc cars.

  • @VenomGT87
    @VenomGT875 жыл бұрын

    The proof is inside the bore, I used to be okay using remys but I also noticed high failure rate and although they tend to have LLT warranty it doesn't justify the wasted time replacing it. So on the last one I had to replace I popped out the snap ring opened it up and found grease-like sludge in the 2 month old one, when I got the replacement I did the same in the store and found a black sediment inside the "new" master. I myself switched to wilwood as well.

  • @dgrandioso

    @dgrandioso

    5 жыл бұрын

    VenomGT87 what bore size do you recommend using with a wilwood master cylinder? I have disc brakes up front and drum in the back. I will upgrade to wilwood all around one day, but I’m using an aftermarket disc brake conversion on a 63 impala. Thanks in advance.

  • @leroyt2590
    @leroyt2590 Жыл бұрын

    Was disappointed my willwood went bad with less than 150 miles. Just ordered a new rebuild kit from summit.

  • @savageblades360
    @savageblades3602 жыл бұрын

    Hey jason Running 4 d52s on a 1970 C10. (No booster) Which bore size wilwood master cylinder would you run?

  • @FatFenderGarage

    @FatFenderGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pedal ratio is a factor. Usually around 15/16” bore to start with.

  • @fortnightgamermoisesf479
    @fortnightgamermoisesf4795 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know how I can find a wilwood kit for a 1999 suburban

  • @johnchud7507

    @johnchud7507

    5 жыл бұрын

    try finding one an 82 f-truck

  • @robertclymer6948
    @robertclymer69483 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jason! For those of us on a tight budget and who cannot afford Wilwood brand, Is there other you would suggest for a weekend (summer) 67 Mustang Gt with Disk/drums and manual master cylinder and stock Prop/dist valve? I will not buy the aftermarket Chinese junk most auto stores are selling for the reason you stated. Thank you sir.

  • @ntorresla

    @ntorresla

    3 жыл бұрын

    Summit and jeeg has universal master cylinder

  • @oswaldoviveros5273

    @oswaldoviveros5273

    3 жыл бұрын

    Baer Brakes, Strange Brakes or Endless Brakes

  • @erichall9438
    @erichall94384 жыл бұрын

    a few hundred dollars...like 500. I'm looking for an option that doesn't break the bank, and wilwood just seems so damn expensive

  • @DoggyB22

    @DoggyB22

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you're going to do it right do it right the 1st time. Having to keep re buying a master cylinder will just add up when you could of just done it right the first time & be done with it?

  • @abes9981

    @abes9981

    3 жыл бұрын

    500?? Wth How much is a compete Wilwood conversion disk brakes? I have a 68 Firebird

  • @umangu

    @umangu

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s only abt $200 on CJ Pony

  • @greyclassic6563

    @greyclassic6563

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abes9981 3,000+

  • @caelickbradley817
    @caelickbradley8173 жыл бұрын

    I understand the point you're making and trying to get across and everything, but I thought this video was supposed to be about brake rotors and pads.

  • @refinedperformance9437
    @refinedperformance94375 жыл бұрын

    Im on my second wilwood. First one, brakes would randomly go soft, and finally failed. On my 2nd one, doing the same thing. Random soft pedal. I’m about ready to send this one back as well and go Baer.

  • @pt_atx

    @pt_atx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Refined Performance I have Wilwoods on a 68 C10. Brakes will almost throw me through the windshield. Works great but mine were professionally installed.

  • @psiewert83

    @psiewert83

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like you have a leak

  • @pt_atx

    @pt_atx

    4 жыл бұрын

    AirsickCashew Not a drop. Works like its intended.

  • @flinch622

    @flinch622

    4 жыл бұрын

    Random, but no leaks? Odd - I'm thinking heat problem. Depending on the amount of moisture absorbed into dot3/4 fluid, the boiling point becomes a variable and it can drop quite a bit. That and if you have headers... how close are your lines? Some heat wrap in a few key spots might do the trick. Water turning to steam expands alot - maybe enough to damage seals as pressure in a closed system will build fast. I can't recall how much water brake fluid can absorb as a % before becoming complete garbage/saturating, but look up 'wet boiling' point for whatever fluid you use - it's typically a 3.7% benchmark test.

  • @Dr_Xyzt

    @Dr_Xyzt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you keep the stock drums? -- Sometimes, you need some residual pressure on the rear drums to keep the shoes at low-lash. If not, you have to pump the pedal constantly to get them to bite, which can mess up the master cylinder. -- Did you use a hydroboost with ceramic pads? Some ceramic pads suck, so the hydroboost will gladly push the crap out of the master cylinder, thereby beating up the seals. I had Hawk PC pads on my truck, and they took forever to grab properly. I tossed in LTS and they were miles better.

  • @Spongebob_mc2
    @Spongebob_mc25 жыл бұрын

    100% True every thing is junk now.

  • @69JJV
    @69JJV5 жыл бұрын

    What is the back ground noise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tombackes9557
    @tombackes95574 жыл бұрын

    Please get rid of the annoying background music. It makes it hard to concentrate on what you are saying.Have you tried to watch this video yourself?

  • @elliottalderssohn2751

    @elliottalderssohn2751

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought I watching the beginning of a P0rn0?

  • @TheLuckyone760
    @TheLuckyone7602 жыл бұрын

    I have the remote tandem MC and it’s leaking after less than a year. Fucking pissed.

  • @johnchud7507
    @johnchud75075 жыл бұрын

    try finding new seals and hone the bore, works every time, never use willwood and don't have trouble with rebuilds when done right

  • @tennesseesyndicate5337
    @tennesseesyndicate53375 жыл бұрын

    How much did willwood pay for this?

  • @autorepairbymike1356

    @autorepairbymike1356

    5 жыл бұрын

    What makes you say that?

  • @FatFenderGarage

    @FatFenderGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    We wish this was sponsored! Lol

  • @hscoach55
    @hscoach552 жыл бұрын

    You should really show and explain the difference

  • @spookydude5537
    @spookydude55373 жыл бұрын

    was it Chinese?

  • @GMCTIM
    @GMCTIM Жыл бұрын

    Yeah you get what you pay for now days, the parts at advance, O junkies,ECT ... Are NO good when you buy them ! Buy good ones from the start, you way better off !

  • @joelreed9763
    @joelreed9763 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, just say it: Chinese car parts suck. It may not be politically correct, but everyone knows it's true.

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