Wilwood Brake Conversion

[rocky marsh]

Hello everyone... am a newbie to this site and I wanted to post some pictures of my Wilwood 4 piston conversion. I did both front and back conversions. I purchased the kit from TSM brakes. It was a complete kit except after I was finished I had a small problem....My stock wheels hit the new Calipers. I need a 3/8" spacer and longer wheel studs. I found 2" wheel studs though Summit racing and they will be here Wednesday. I will post pictures once I install them.
I look forward to your comments.

 

[thecrazygreek]

Maybe just swap out to disk brake OEM wheels? Their website points out that there kits will fit with the disc brake style OEM wheels. You can buy them from a couple vendors on MUD for about 100 bucks each. Something to think about...

 

[JohnnyC]

If you get newer steelie rims that are welded they will work with discs ... Welded steelie rims are 9/73 and newer

 

[rocky marsh]

I purchased a set of welded wheels but are there different versions of disk rims out there?.

 

[JohnnyC]

Some still hit on the rear conversion... But... Should fit on the front with no issues...

Did you try them on front and back

 

[78fj40mg]

I agree with @JohnnyC, you can get new steelies from @beno he has best prices and quality OEM parts.

 

[78fj40mg]

Love to see more pics of your 911.

BTW - Welcome to MUD!

 

[rocky marsh]

Yes... I tried them on both front and back, They hit both.... I ran the lug nut all the way down to the rotor and then the wheel
cleared the caliper but I have only Two threads showing. I took a square and measured across the face of the rotor and 3/8".. I think a 1/2" spacer will do the trick.
Here is a picture the wheels mounted on but cannot get the lug nut on all the way.

Hi 78fj40mg... Here is a picture of my 73 911

 

[JohnnyC]

What is the date on the rims?


It's on the rim lip


It also has the rim size in same spot

 

[rocky marsh]

the number is 5 1/2 JJ X 154.0 74/10

 

[rocky marsh]

JohnnyC... Was that the number you were looking for?

 

[78fj40mg]

Yes... I tried them on both front and back, They hit both.... I ran the lug nut all the way down to the rotor and then the wheel
cleared the caliper but I have only Two threads showing. I took a square and measured across the face of the rotor and 3/8".. I think a 1/2" spacer will do the trick.
Here is a picture the wheels mounted on but cannot get the lug nut on all the way.

Hi 78fj40mg... Here is a picture of my 73 911

Thanks for the pic! She's a beauty!

 

[rocky marsh]

Thank you 78fj40mg..... I've owner her for 25 years... way before the prices have gone crazy. I could never buy one at todays prices.

 

[JohnnyC]

Yes those are the numbers... I don't recall having a 4.0 on my rims ... Also from 74'

15 is rim diameter made in 10/74

 

[rocky marsh]

Huh... I wonder if they made early Welded wheels and later ones...I will do some research... I want to thank you guys for all your help.
if I can buy later wheels that will work, I will. I want to keep the FJ as stock looking as possible.. even though Wilwood brakes are far from Stock, my wife will be driving her, along with my Two daughters... I would rather have safety than factory correctness. The FJ is not heading to a museum, just maybe to a local car show, or to pick up a 6 pack of beer.
I am going to enjoy the MUD website...you Guys made me feel very welcomed today...Thank you and Happy Fathers Day !!!!

Rocky

 

[antFJ]

Does anyone else think the 4 jack stands on wheel carts is a bad idea? Safety check...

Haven't seen many people with wildwood kits. You might have to get some 16" rims or run spacers if you're okay with that.

 

[JohnnyC]

9/73-9/75 should all be the same

And mine is also a 74' stamped rim either 10 or 11 74' ... I will have to check

I wonder if the rims are from a mini truck?

 

[bikersmurf]

I'd highly recommend discs on any truck that's driven. Last way longer, little maintenance, what else need I say.

Oh btw welcome...

 

[DSRTRDR]

I had a Wilwood front kit for the past 10 years - until I got 60 series knuckles and outers

but the Wilwoods stopped much better than the 60 axle brakes - I wish I could have those back - [alternative solution in the testing stage]

@rocky marsh: just make sure you remove the residual valve from the master cylinder for any circuit that had disk brakes

 

[rocky marsh]

Hi antFJ.. I want to keep the stock look of the vehicle.. I can live with 3/8" spacers.

DSRTRDR.. Can you point me to a link or describe where the Residual valve is located and how to remove it?
I ordered a partitioning valve just in case I need it.

Bikersmurf... Thank you for welcoming me, and I'm glad to be here...