Wilwood Brake Master Cylinder

[Huw]

Been looking at replacements for the brake master cylinder for my 79 280ZX and come across a Wilwood 1" unit that is almost a direct bolt on replacement, with a bit of fettling the bolt holes.

Anyone using one of these in their Z/ZX, if so what are they like? I've read some conflicting article on the net, some stating spongy responses to braking, others not.

Regards

Huw

 

[amocrace]

we use Willwood masters on our racing Mustangs and have had no problems whatsoever.
we buy ours from Summit Racing who have always been superb to deal with.
we use the 1 1/16 unit. hope this helps

 

[IbanezDan51]

I've got one on my 240Z. Can't tell you what it's like yet though! Will also depend on your bake set up of course..

 

[status]

I have willwood brake calipers and discs and a 280 master cylinder (late) works fine on my 260, so keep wot you have ,280zx brakes are normally ok in my experiance

 

[Ian]

Got one on my 260, http://zclub.net/forum/showthread.php?t=23015&page=7


Its fitted but I haven't driven with it yet, will be trying it out late Jan though.

 

[moggy240]

Been looking at replacements for the brake master cylinder for my 79 280ZX and come across a Wilwood 1" unit that is almost a direct bolt on replacement, with a bit of fettling the bolt holes.

Anyone using one of these in their Z/ZX, if so what are they like? I've read some conflicting article on the net, some stating spongy responses to braking, others not.

Regards

Huw

I think you have to swap over some of the brake fittings as they are not metric on the wilwood

 

[moggy240]

or use some non metric brake unions

 

[Huw]

Thank for the info all. As my cylinder shot it may go this way. I did adapt to fit a later 83 master cylinder but I'm not that happy with the end result to be honest.

Cheers again

Huw

 

[Nigel Brook]

Thank for the info all. As my cylinder shot it may go this way. I did adapt to fit a later 83 master cylinder but I'm not that happy with the end result to be honest.

Cheers again

Huw

Did you adjust the pushrod to suit the M/C ?

 

[Huw]

Hi Nigel

Yes I did that, but I think its just a ****** cylinder. Its an aftermarket one by Centric.