71 rebuild

[Scott]

Do these have dust boots around the pistons?  I know there are many prople running wilwood calipers in Aus, but technically they shouldn't be.

$850 + shipping is a pretty good price considering a set of heavy stock calipers is $500 or so.

[wabco40]

Do these have dust boots around the pistons?  I know there are many prople running wilwood calipers in Aus, but technically they shouldn't be.

$850 + shipping is a pretty good price considering a set of heavy stock calipers is $500 or so.

No, but figured for the price I would get them.
I think the only Wilwood caliper fitted with dust boots is one of the Dynapro models made for the export market.

[Jethro]

Do these have dust boots around the pistons?  I know there are many prople running wilwood calipers in Aus, but technically they shouldn't be.

$850 + shipping is a pretty good price considering a set of heavy stock calipers is $500 or so.

No, but figured for the price I would get them.
I think the only Wilwood caliper fitted with dust boots is one of the Dynapro models made for the export market.

Nice score Wabco :ado:

[wabco40]

Do these have dust boots around the pistons?  I know there are many prople running wilwood calipers in Aus, but technically they shouldn't be.

$850 + shipping is a pretty good price considering a set of heavy stock calipers is $500 or so.

No, but figured for the price I would get them.
I think the only Wilwood caliper fitted with dust boots is one of the Dynapro models made for the export market.

Nice score Wabco :ado:

Thanks Jethro,

I already had Wilwood Dynalites fitted from a Corvette Engineering kit, so I am currently replacing them with the D8's.
Looks like more leftover parts to put on Ebay!!!
There a much easier caliper to bleed then the stock units (possibly because they have been designed with less places for air to get trapped).

[Jethro]

HEy Wabco :\




 What was wrong with the Wilwood Dynalites ?

[wabco40]

HEy Wabco :\




What was wrong with the Wilwood Dynalites ?

Nothing wrong with them if the vehicle was already licenced.

I am current getting my car ready for ADR inspection and engineers report for the modifications (steering, suspension etc).
The Dynalites are not a direct replacement and use a adopter plate between the caliper and original mounting. I figured it would be one less thing to worry about getting engineered. Also the hoses do not have any DOT approval markings required for the ADR inspection.
One thing about the Dynalites is that they do not protrude out past the wheel mounting surface of the rotor, so wheels that required spacers to clear original calipers should be ok with these.

[wabco40]

I am rechecking the rotor (or more like the hub) runout.
With no shims there is up to 8 thou of runout at the rotor edge.
The right rear was the only one not requiring shimming as it came out at about 3 thou. The remainder required 2 - 4 thou brass shim stock under one stud to get them in spec.

[craigh]

Nice brakes Brad

My brother in law has just fitted the same ones to his WRX.

He is very happy with them except he has a couple of Seeping bleeders.

Most of my hubs needed shims like yours to get the run out as low as possible.

Craig

[wabco40]

Nice brakes Brad

My brother in law has just fitted the same ones to his WRX.

He is very happy with them except he has a couple of Seeping bleeders.

Most of my hubs needed shims like yours to get the run out as low as possible.

Craig

Thanks Craig,

I have fitted the new D8's and bleed the system. I still need to test and check for leaks.

I will be puting the Dynalite complete kit in the For sale section if anyone is interested.

[wabco40]

I have finally found some time to do some more work on the car. However things seem to be going backwards at the moment.

I have been trying to get the top windshield moulding to sit flat on the glass as it tends to blow out where it curves around at the ends. The windshield is bonded about 7-8mm out from the pinchweld so it not a case of being set too deep. Also while I was removing the top moulding the clip release tool I was using caught the edge of the glass and cracked the screen:grr:

Another new windshield bonded in place however this time I blacked out the edges so the urethane is not visible. Also after much bending and twisting got the moulding to sit closer to the glass. Its still not perfect but will have to do.




I previously rebuilt the wiper door linkage.





The problem is when I went to install the wiper door unit the right wiper arm is hitting the underside of the door :banner:
I had replaced the wiper arms with later model arms that the vender said would fit. I think its another case of reproduction parts not fitting correctly.
The picture shows the repro (black) and the original arms. The repro arm has too much of a bend at the end causing blade to touch the left blade and not allowing the right blade to park low enough at the base of the screen. I check US forums and it seems even correct year reproduction arms have this problem. I plan on cleaning up and using my original wiper arms.

[bfit]

Wabco40
Do the D8 have dust seals on the pistons
Bfit

[wabco40]

Wabco40
Do the D8 have dust seals on the pistons
Bfit

Hello Bob,
No dust seals.
I still have my original rebuilt calipers if there is any problems at the pits.
Brad

[wabco40]

I have cleaned up and painted my original wiper arms. I have also transfered the plastic nozzles/hoses from the reproduction arms I had.
As my car is far from original I am not concerned about using the correct brass washer tubes.

[wabco40]

I was going to take the car down to Perth last month for ECU tuning and engineers/ADR report however as usual I got stuck working (it was crap weather down there anyway).
I plan on taking it down now in early September.

I have got a few more things done. The roof panels are fitted and adjusted. The new seals are still a bit tight but as with the door seals they should compress over time.



The door glass is adjusted but still need to fit the panels.



I have fitted the wiper door linkage and  vacuum actuator.



The wiper door fitted and adjusted, all works well. The plunger is adjusted so it does not activate the wiper motor micro switch until the door is fully open. The vacuum valve under the right wiper arm linkage is then adjusted so the door will not close until the wiper arms are fully parked.
I decided to stay with the polished SS look on the lower mouldings. The corner mouldings are normally held in place with clips and a screw on the inside end, however I will use double sided moulding tape and the end screw to hold them in place.

[BOSCHVETTE]

That vette is looking sweet, great work

[Jethro]

Hey Wabco,

"The corner mouldings are normally held in place with clips and a screw on the inside end"

you forgot to say and are a a pain in the arse to line up:bang::bang:

Looks smick as buddy, you must be happy with your finished product :luv: when ya get a chance post a pic of the corner mouldings fitted I've never seen em fully polished, in fact I just had mine repainted.... Jethro

[wabco40]

That vette is looking sweet, great work

Thanks. Its finally getting very close to being finished.

[wabco40]

Hey Wabco,

"The corner mouldings are normally held in place with clips and a screw on the inside end"

you forgot to say and are a a pain in the arse to line up:bang::bang:

Looks smick as buddy, you must be happy with your finished product :luv: when ya get a chance post a pic of the corner mouldings fitted I've never seen em fully polished, in fact I just had mine repainted.... Jethro

Thanks Jethro. Your right about the clips:grr: I figured the tape would be a much better option.

Hows that new engine of yours coming together?

[Jethro]

Hey Wabco,

"The corner mouldings are normally held in place with clips and a screw on the inside end"

you forgot to say and are a a pain in the arse to line up:bang::bang:

Looks smick as buddy, you must be happy with your finished product :luv: when ya get a chance post a pic of the corner mouldings fitted I've never seen em fully polished, in fact I just had mine repainted.... Jethro

Thanks Jethro. Your right about the clips:grr: I figured the tape would be a much better option.

Hows that new engine of yours coming together?

Slowly but surely ! Down in Melbourne right now R&R-ing with the Mrs:cool:

[craigh]

Looks amazing as always Brad.

That rego booking must be so soon.