Wilwood Brakes

[LTorres]

BTW when you flip this bracket you have to press out the threaded inserts in Wilwoods brackets and press them back in from the other direction!

[eville]

I emailed Wilwood about this same shock interference issue. Their response was for me to buy a RH mounting bracket to install on the LH side where there is interference. If I understand you correctly, all I need to do is change the threaded inserts? That would save me about $70.

[LTorres]

I emailed Wilwood about this same shock interference issue. Their response was for me to buy a RH mounting bracket to install on the LH side where there is interference. If I understand you correctly, all I need to do is change the threaded inserts? That would save me about $70.

Yes. Exactly....so I hear. I have never actually done this myself, maybe you could post and let us know how it goes. I would assume since nobody ever posted on the forum that this did not work (several have referenced this) that the installation went fine. Just don't forget to re-press the thread inserts! Good luck.

[eville]

Yes. Exactly....so I hear. I have never actually done this myself, maybe you could post and let us know how it goes. I would assume since nobody ever posted on the forum that this did not work (several have referenced this) that the installation went fine. Just don't forget to re-press the thread inserts! Good luck.

I emailed and asked Wilwood if I could repress and if not which bracket to buy, here is there response:

Steve,
> The answer to the first question asked: It is possible to repress the
clinch
> nuts. Just make sure that you apply a little bit of red loctite (271
> Loctite) when repressing in the clinch nuts.
> Yes, 250-2303 is the correct braket RH bracket that you can also use.

Seems like it should work. It will be a few weeks before I get to this, I'll let you know.

[LTorres]

I think it will work. I would appreciate (as would others I am sure) if you post your results when you have completed the installation. In future situations consider us for your braking needs, we have much to offer in the way of BBK's including, like mentioned before, 2 pce rear kits with our "Mr. Parker" e-brake calipers.

[eville]

Well a few months later I finally got around to fixing this today. It worked. The only problem I have now it setting up the park brake cable.

One advantage to buying the RH caliper from Wilwood is that the threaded inserts are recessed. By flipping them around they are no longer recessed and the caliper bracket to rotor clearance is reduced. The rotor clears by about .125" now. I'll try and get pics if anyone needs them.