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Old 05-31-2012, 03:10 PM
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Buy a car set of Wilwood D8 Calipers for your car and Save BIG TIME!! You just choose the color!

D8 6 Piston Front Calipers w/D8 4 Piston Calipers – Only $949.99!! A $550 Savings(when compared to black or red caliper option)

D8 4 Piston Front Calipers w/D8 4 Piston Calipers – Only $849.99!! A $450 Savings(when compared to black or red caliper option)








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These are some sweet pieces and great prices!


Here's a link to an article I did when I installed these on my car. They work great!

http://www.amosauto.com/Articles/Cor...e-braking-test


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I've seen the Wilwood promo ads in the magazines, and I am very tempted!!!

Is the piston area greater with the 6 piston fronts, or is it the same as the 4 piston fronts? Can you ship via USPS to Canada?

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Originally Posted by 7t2vette
I've seen the Wilwood promo ads in the magazines, and I am very tempted!!!

Is the piston area greater with the 6 piston fronts, or is it the same as the 4 piston fronts? Can you ship via USPS to Canada?

I agree. The price is good. I think it's about 35% off the retail price. I purchased a car set for my dad's 80 w/Wilwoods slotted & dimpled rotors. I went with the D8 6 piston fronts and 4 piston rears.

No the piston area is not greater. You can use any Corvette D8 brake pad. With the differential piston bores it applies a more uniformed clamping pressure to the back side of the pad to reduce heel toe.

Yes we can ship to Canada and we can ship USPS. We ship worldwide. Shipping may take a couple of extra days as the calipers will have to come here first so we can repackage them and mail them via USPS.

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I've also put the Wilwood rotors on sale through our website for these calipers. Car set $348.49
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1953&ID=2887
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Ordered one of the 4 piece D8-4 Front/Rear caliper sets. Wont get to install them for months (Just about to start a restore) but was too good of a deal to pass up.
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What about the rears?

I may have to raid the piggy bank for this even though the 496/T-56/12 bolt swap is way over budget.
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Originally Posted by SteveG75
What about the rears?

I may have to raid the piggy bank for this even though the 496/T-56/12 bolt swap is way over budget.
The packages up top include both front and rear caliper's.

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Seems like a great deal

Any chance I could order a car set without the pads? (I've just spent a small fortune on new Yellowstuff pads).

And roughly how much to ship to the UK?

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Originally Posted by Van Steel
THIS MONTH ONLY!!! Buy a car set of Wilwood D8 Calipers for your car and Save BIG TIME!! You just choose the color!

D8 4 Piston Front Calipers w/D8 4 Piston Calipers – Only $849.99!! A $450 Savings(when compared to black or red caliper option)
I'm confused about the perceived savings...clear, red or black are all priced the same.
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Originally Posted by aaroncorvette
Seems like a great deal

Any chance I could order a car set without the pads? (I've just spent a small fortune on new Yellowstuff pads).

And roughly how much to ship to the UK?

Aaron.
No. You can not delete or substitute any items. The kits are only sold as complete kits for the promo.
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Originally Posted by 69 Chevy
I'm confused about the perceived savings...clear, red or black are all priced the same.
All are priced the same for the promo, however the Clear 4 pistions normally retail for $499.99. Black or Red is normally $649.99.

The Clear 6 pistons normally retail for $682.99. Black or Red is $849.99

D8 4's Red/Black
Front $650. + Rear $650 = $1300. Sale Price $850 - Saving of $450

Front D8-6/Rear D8-4
Fronts $850 + Rears $650 = $1500. Sale Price $950 Saving of $550
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Are they SS sleeved?
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Do the hoses have the DOT approval markings?
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Got to get a set. LS swap is way over budget so why not keep going.
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Originally Posted by GeoDron82vette
Are they SS sleeved?
Yes sir. The calipers are forged billet aluminum bodies, stainless steel pistons, and high temperature seals put an end to the rust, bore pitting, and seal failures that plague the original cast iron caliper design.
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Originally Posted by wabco40
Do the hoses have the DOT approval markings?
Yes sir. Just before the fittings, there is a black boot on the line and it will have the markings on the boot.

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We are moving a good amount of these caliper kits. Thanks guys!
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I couldn't pass on the red D8-4 kit. Thanks Dan for sponsoring this forum and also for giving CF members a good deal.

I'm also installing a Wilwood aluminum master cylinder to complete the brake system. Two weight saving applications.
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No, Thank You. The forum is very kind to us and we appreciate it. I like the WWE M/C as well. Ordering up one for my dad's car as well.


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