m1noel Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Just wanted to pass on my impression of Dave's brakes (Arizona Z). I know many of you have run his brakes for a long while, so this is not new info. But when I unpacked the boxes I was really impressed with the care they were packed, and the quality of the hardware as well as the brackets. I started the install today, hope to have everything back on the road in a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindicare Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Yeah Dave is a fantastic retailer, very helpful, with great prices and a great product. Still waiting for that illusive handbrake kit tho lol, told be in a couple weeks, 7 months ago. Have the brakes on, and they all go together superbly. Will buy from again A+++++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 That was going to be my question "Did you get Dave's new hand brake setup?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Yeah I love his brakes. Make sure you gauge the rotors with a dial indicator and shim them straight after the initial install. I made the mistake of simply having them turned (lathe) when they were brand new and mounted to the hub, and ended up with thick and thin spots on brand new rotors. Edited January 9, 2011 by cygnusx1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Still waiting for that illusive handbrake kit tho lol, told be in a couple weeks, 7 months ago. Yeah I've been getting the same story . I bugged him enough early on that he went ahead and sold me the brackets with the extra lugs for the hand brake calipers. Once he completes the custom cables I'll order the rest of the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1noel Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Same story here. Got the new brackets for the hand brake so it will be easier to install when Dave gets the kit completed. He told me he sold the suspension from under his car, so he can't test the kit. Hopefully it won't be too long- just a couple more weeks lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1noel Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 LOve these brakes! After doing the suggested bedding in, thought my eyes were going to fall out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Yeah they are lookers and stoppers all rolled into one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 My wildwoods have been the most significant change I have made to my car. Welcome to a true performance car brake system. The brakes inspire confidence when driving and they look blingy too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Mark Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Awesome! After riding in a friend's Wilwood equipped B13 Sentra SE-R at the National Nissan Convention at Mid-America I knew I had to get them. This will probably be the first major mod to my Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismiller5157 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'm going to have to do this. I don't believe I ever done anything to my lot other then bolt them on and go. I'm starting to get that groves effect I believe your talk about. Will have to look into this more. Overall love the kit and braking power. Yeah I love his brakes. Make sure you gauge the rotors with a dial indicator and shim them straight after the initial install. I made the mistake of simply having them turned (lathe) when they were brand new and mounted to the hub, and ended up with thick and thin spots on brand new rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Haven't tested mine yet but they do look good standing still haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Just an update. I talked to Dave yesterday. It looks like the parking brake kit isn't going to be ready for quite some time. He designed a kit but it turned out to be too expensive @ over $1000/set. He recommended that I go ahead an install a line lock...that's not what I wanted to hear . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaNoZeta Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Why not just use this? http://ksportusa.com/asp/hydraulic.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Why not just use this? http://ksportusa.com/asp/hydraulic.asp Because I'm looking for something that doesn't rely on hydraulics to lock the rear brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Grim, the K-Sport hydraulic handbrake is a total POS. I bought one and it fell apart. If you do a hydraulic handbrake, go with the one from CNC - it is a quality piece. No lie, the K-sport handle bent like a taco on my second pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 A rock or a brick under a wheel, along with putting it in reverse, works wonders almost anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdeezs Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Just wanted to chime in after about a year of use and getting home from another day in the canyons with my 12.2" AZC front Wilwood kit...AWESOME...that is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yea, sucks. I'm just going to to a disk brake conversion on my rears due to the lack of a mechanical parking brake. Also rear AZC disks kinda seems like overkill to me haha. The fronts are great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) Yea, sucks. I'm just going to to a disk brake conversion on my rears due to the lack of a mechanical parking brake. Also rear AZC disks kinda seems like overkill to me haha. The fronts are great though. Overkill until you track the car with 300+ hp. Once you see what they do on the track at ludicrous speeds, you change your mind. I only upgraded after my stock brakes failed from heat, suddenly, at the end of the main straight at Limerock. The stock brakes can get you around the track very quickly. However, me being a practice driver, I need that extra insurance of a consistent pedal. Nothing gets your credit card out faster than no brake pedal at 130mph. Edited June 14, 2011 by cygnusx1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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