Wilwood
Wilwood Brake Products
Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brake systems. Since founding in 1977, Wilwood has developed a substantial matrix of brake components and engineering techniques that allow them to quickly and reliably create brake systems for almost any application. Wilwood's core ability is the rapid development of custom engineered brake systems using a combination of off-the-shelf and custom components. In addition to designing and manufacturing brakes for all types of competitive motor sports, Wilwood also manufactures brake systems and components for agricultural equipment, industrial applications, utility vehicles, snowmobiles, quads, motorcycles and military vehicles.
Wilwood employs approximately 250 people at their Camarillo, California facility. They have on-shelf stock of over 300 different brake calipers, 200 rotor designs, 100 master cylinder designs and a wide assortment of brackets, fittings, valves and brake lines. Wilwood's off-shelf brake calipers range in size from tiny calipers used on go-carts and light duty industrial equipment, to heavy duty original equipment brakes for the U.S. military Humvee. Wilwood's engineering department uses the latest computer aided design and manufacturing techniques in conjunction with finite element analysis, dynamic test and cycle test equipment, to find high-performance and reliability solutions to the most difficult braking tasks. Wilwood's extensive inventory of proprietary on-the-shelf components permit them to provide very cost-effective solutions to unique brake applications. Wilwood is ISO compliant and has extensive experience maintaining quality levels of 100ppm or less for original equipment manufacturers.
Accesspeed is proud to offer Wilwood Brake products to our customers. With our low price match guarantee, you will always find the best combination of price and selection at Accesspeed. Below are some of the great Wilwood products available at Accesspeed:
- Wilwood Calipers
- Wilwood Big Brake Kits
- Wilwood Master Cylinders
- Wilwood Pedals
- Wilwood Proportioning
- Wilwood Pressure Valves
- Wilwood Brake Rotors
- Wilwood Brake Hats
- Wilwood Brake Fluid
- Wilwood Brake Pads
- Wilwood Hubs
- Wilwood ProSpindles
- Wilwood Flexlines
- Wilwood Parking Brake Cables
The #1 question customers ask about performance brake rotors is what is the advantage of drilled rotors, slotted rotors, dimpled rotors, and the drilled and slotted brake rotors over plain brake rotors or stock OEM brake rotors? The short answer is improved braking performance. However, the Accesspeed team breaks it down a little further based on performance rotor types.
The advantage of slotted or dimpled rotors is the improvement in stopping power. Each brake rotor disc is machined with slots or dimples on both sides to improve heat dissipation, reduce brake dust, and allow water to escape from the brake pad surface. Ultimately, Accesspeed has found that slotted or dimpled rotors keep the mating surface cleaner and cooler, reducing brake fade (also known as loss of braking power) and reducing the chance of warped rotors from high heat. While dimpled rotors work like slotted rotors, the dimples provide a drilled look with the structural integrity of slotted rotors. Slotted rotors and dimpled rotors are preferred for heavier vehicles, and any vehicle that has inherent rotor warping issues.
The advantage of drilled rotors is dramatic improvement in stopping power. Drilled rotors provide maximum heat dissipation, with lighter weight due to less rotating mass. The drilled holes allow heat built up between the brake rotor and pad surface to dissipate much quicker than even slotted or dimpled rotors. Drilled rotors, which are referred to as cross drilled rotors or x-drilled rotors, are completely drilled through both front and rear disc surfaces allowing heat, gases, water, and dust to pass through and dissipate. Accesspeed testing has shown this drilling process offers a substantial improvement in braking. Drilled rotors are preferred by most for performance vehicles, whether street driving or track racing.
For the ultimate upgrade over stock replacement rotors, Accesspeed offers a few brands with drilled AND slotted rotors, which provide maximum braking performance and style.
Ceramic rotors, or composite rotors, are most-often used in racing applications and ultra-high-end supercars due to the short life cycle. Ceramic rotors can provide up to a 50% weight savings compared to conventional metal rotors. Since the rotor discs are unsprung weight, performance and handling are significantly improved on the race track.
Most rotors are shipped with a protective coating to ensure that you receive a corrosion-free product. Some manufactures offer a Zinc plated or coating option. Zinc Coating is an labor-intensive process requiring a hand-applied operation (not sprayed), resulting in a thicker protective coating that will last. Zinc coating is a popular upgrade for anyone who lives in areas that see snow and salted roads. Accesspeed most often receives rotor orders with zinc plating for show vehicles, as the rotors tend to look new even as they are used.