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4 pot willwoods
richard munnis - 22/9/15 at 02:53 PM

Hi folks currently running 2pot escort m16 capilers would changing to 4 pot willwoods make much of a difference as i do alot of track days cheers in advance Richard


JAG - 22/9/15 at 03:16 PM

It would definitely save a lot of weight.

M16's are about 4.5kgs each while the Wilwoods are less than 2kgs each.

The biggest drawback is the spongey pedal feel. Have a look at this HERE


rdodger - 22/9/15 at 04:01 PM

AB Have a pair for sale going cheap!

https://www.facebook.com/abperformanceltd?fref=photo


richard munnis - 22/9/15 at 04:51 PM

Yes had 4 pot willwoods on my mk the pedal always needed pumped after a long straight fid not change no matter what we done


atomic - 1/10/15 at 09:00 AM

Not my personal choice for a 7 but they will be fine though you need to think about your install. You need to pay attention to the calipers piston size and you master cylinder ratio. Seen a lot of people complain about their brake system all because they have just slapped it together with little thought or consideration and expected to get last word in feel and performance.
The number of systems I've also seen installed without Residual Pressure Valves is staggering and these simple little devices make all the difference.

I bet you the above posters system doesn't have residual pressure valves installed.

[Edited on 1/10/15 by atomic]


femster87 - 1/10/15 at 11:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by atomic
The number of systems I've also seen installed without Residual Pressure Valves is staggering and these simple little devices make all the difference.

I bet you the above posters system doesn't have residual pressure valves installed.

[Edited on 1/10/15 by atomic]


Why would you need one?its disc brake not drums