IRS Wilwood brake kit

[Mike Forte]

Hi,
I just finished a prototype IRS Wilwood kit. This is a 12.19" x .81" vented rotor with the integral E-brake inside the rotor. The price is $1595.00 including 2 new IRS knuckles, 2 IRS hubs, new Wilwood brake kit machined to fit the machined IRS Knuckles. I need 3-4 weeks to fill orders.
Any questions or thoughts?

[Dually]

Mike, do you have a picture of the machined knuckle? I have the same setup from Wilwood minus the PB in the rotor hat and used external spot calipers for the PB. They work good but would really like to get the PB in the rotor hat. How is the PB assy tied into the rotor? May be interested in getting parts to get my PB in rotor hat but need to know more about the machining you do on knuckle and how the PB cable hooks up.

[rscocca]

PM sent

[GloP]

If I understand correctly the news here is that this is a setup that avoid having a spot caliper just for the ebrake. It would be great to see more pictures of the machined parts!

[randykyra]

Originally Posted by Dually

Mike, do you have a picture of the machined knuckle? I have the same setup from Wilwood minus the PB in the rotor hat and used external spot calipers for the PB. They work good but would really like to get the PB in the rotor hat. How is the PB assy tied into the rotor? May be interested in getting parts to get my PB in rotor hat but need to know more about the machining you do on knuckle and how the PB cable hooks up.

Dually,
Are you asking Mike to divulge how he made his kit so you can make yours work like his? Or did I read it wrong?

[Mike Forte]

Hi,
I have to machine the knuckle some, machine the backing plate, make a caliper mount and machine the rotor. I could machine your used spindles and make your knuckles & hubs work for a price concession.
I have no plans to send detailed pictures. I've been working on this since this spring when I was told this would be a great improvement over the current Wilwood kits available.... and spent tons of time and tied up lots of money. I hope someone makes it worth it. To date I have just prototyped this and will need to custom machine the parts & spacers. I need purchases to make this happen to more than another dream.
Thanks,
Mike

[Dually]

understood on the pictures and investment Mike. Just curious as to how much of the hub was being removed. If you get it done I would consider making the move to internal PB vs spot caliper.

[tad240]

Very nice Mike. This should be one of those upgrades that many will want.

[Tennessee Tim]

My only thought is where were you a year ago...

It looks like an excellent approach, Mike, and if I didn't already have a similar system with the spot caliper, I would be all over it. It should do well.

Tim

[GloP]

I'm pretty sure I'll be ordering one, and I'll give Mike a call tomorrow or Thursday. Hopefully other people will sign up to make it worth Mike's time to have spent so much time researching and designing this from the ground up.

[Mike Forte]

Hi Dually,
Who said anything being removed from the hub? It's a stock hub...

Originally Posted by Dually

understood on the pictures and investment Mike. Just curious as to how much of the hub was being removed. If you get it done I would consider making the move to internal PB vs spot caliper.

[Mike Forte]

Hi,
Any more interest? So far I have 1 interested and need at least 6 sales to make these. To complete this into production I will need to machine spacers, caliper brackets, backing plate brackets & hardware not to mention ordering IRS hubs & knuckles and Wilwood parts too.

[Dually]

sorry Mike, I meant the machining of the knuckles.

[KC Wildcat]

Mike - so am I correct in thinking these will fit with 15" pindrive IRS? I am not much help for you now as I am probably 1 yr out from placing an order, but definitely the way I would like to go.

[rscocca]

Hi Mike,
I'm sending up my spare knuckles in the morning for you to machine.
Talk to ya soon,
Bob S.

[Bill3422]

yes, Mike, one here

[snakeboost]

Soon.........

[snakeboost]

0.035" spacing on the 15 x 10" Team 3 wheels we have here in the store!

Steve

[ChinhookMech]

How much will a set of track friendly solid surface replacement rotors run on this setup?

[Mike Forte]

Hi,
I received 6 set of Wilwood brakes yesterday. I'll be machining brackets and parts to assemble these kits.
I have 2 people so far. Anyone else interested?

[Bill3422]

Mike, after looking at my spindles I decided to have you supply them.

Call me when they are ready to ship or when you want payment

Thank you

[GTA Cobra]

Thread hijack alert!

Can someone explain to a rank newbie (in the research stage) the problem this solves? From what I have read, the Wilwood Big Brake system offered doesn't fit on the IRS? That is one of the considerations I had for whether I should do IRS actually (or maybe I've put the cart before the horse?). Anyway, a little edu-mu-cation would be greatly appreciated!

[Bill3422]

Mr. Forte is machining the parts to make it fit

[Mike Forte]

Hi GTA Cobra,
What I have is a 12.19" Wilwood brake kit that features the internal E-brake (inside rotor) kit that mounts to slightly modified stock IRS spindles & stock hubs.
The picture on the first post includes a picture.

[Mike Forte]

Hi Guys,
Jesse has a few shipping tomorrow and more getting ready in the next few days.
Here's a link to my facebook page....

Forte's Parts Connection - Framingham, MA - Automotive Customizing | Facebook

[snakeboost]

This is a picture of a prototype setup in a Team3 15" wheel.....As you can see it almost fits! So this first batch will be for the 17" crowd.

[snakeboost]

This same setup is possibly available. What we need:

5 customers to make the redesign happen.

$1695.00 for these kits - These should fit the Factory 5 15" wheels as well

Steve

[Mike Forte]

Hi,
One set leaving now!!! These boxes weigh 79.5 lbs!!!!

[KC Wildcat]

I assume you are talking the regular 15" wheels, but what about the 15" pin drive set up? Inquiring minds want to know!

[Mike Forte]

Hi Rich,
The pindrive wheel could fit. I would need measurements of the stepped diameters inside the wheel to confirm fitment. Give me a call and we can go over where to measure from.