ERA standard Camaro brakes - no "tick"?

[Dangerous Doug]

Originally Posted by patrickt

instead of having to buy a second set of calipers later (and then selling the old crap on ebay).

For perspective, I listed my Camaro calipers on craigslist, and got only one bite and that buyer flaked (welcome to Craigslist...). I ended up giving them away just to get them out of my garage---and I had to throw in some caliper paint.

Yeah, go lean on the stuff you can buy later (soft top, tonneau, fuzzy dice...). The "core" stuff is where you want to lay out the cash.

But, again, I had the Camaro brakes with my 302-based 289 FIA (uh, not a "soft" 302, but a 302 nonetheless...). I REALLY HATED THE CAMARO BRAKES. You may not need the Wilwoods (how expensive is this option?). My SSBC's were about $400 at the time---note that this is for the calipers only, which are used on the standard sized rotors.

Oh, also, upgrade to braided stainless steel brake lines to replace all rubber lines. Two in the front, and one that goes to the rear suspension. The ERA rear has braided steel lines with the Corvette brakes.

Take the upgrade price and divide it by $6. That's the cost of a grande' latte' and a scone at Starbucks. Then rationalize the upgrade by saying you'll forgo Starbuck's that many times. Works for me. But I can easily fool myself...

DD

[blykins]

Another vote for Wilwoods.

You will notice a difference between a single pot caliper and a 2, 3, or 4 piston caliper. You gotta watch on what diameter wheels you're going to go with though. Put a good street pad on them and you will reap the benefits of a larger caliper without having to heat cycle them.

[ERA Chas]

Just realized-in this thread:
ERA optional rear suspension strength?
-You have doubts about the strength of the available rears with a soild roller motor.
In THIS thread you convinced yourself that single-piston, small rotor brakes will be just fine for your use. Why ask about a tougher rear and then decide brakes are no big deal??
Jeff-you're confusing yourself and chasing your tail.
Tip: Brent's your engine builder right? First, get frank with yourself about how you're gonna use the car. Then seek and TAKE his advice about engine, clutch and trans selection.
Then call Doug at ERA and tell him what you're buying and get HIS advice about rears and brakes. Drop preconceived notions you might have-they're not based on Cobra experience.
Asking here without a clear vision is just confusing you.

[patrickt]

... and how could you not love these big fat Sierras?

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by patrickt

... and how could you not love these big fat Sierras?

Worn to toast from those 40MPH dashes to the dry cleaners....

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

toast ... dry cleaners....

Uhhh, "toast" would go with an eatery, but "threadbare" would have been more clever for the dry cleaners.

[prp289]

Looking to put deposit this week on an FIA, going with the ERA rear. Is it better to get the Wilwood brakes for the front through ERA or buy them aftermarket. Still making some decisions on what I want to buy when I purchase car and what parts to buy aftermarket.

[lippy]

Originally Posted by prp289

Looking to put deposit this week on an FIA, going with the ERA rear. Is it better to get the Wilwood brakes for the front through ERA or buy them aftermarket. Still making some decisions on what I want to buy when I purchase car and what parts to buy aftermarket.

I went through the same thought process and ended up buying the Wilwoods through ERA. I just installed the brakes last week, and I'm glad I didn't try to source them myself. ERA machines the knuckle and adds a mounting bracket, and I think they machine the wheel for clearance as well. If you buy everything through them you will get a tested solution that will fit with no issues. My brakes went right on with a few shims and everything fits flawlessly.

BTW, I'm on the Peninsula so PM me if you want to discuss the brakes, or stop by and see my build.

[prp289]

Will the 15" 5 pin FIA-Style wheel fit on front Wilwood brake and will it fit the ERA Rear end?

[strictlypersonl]

Originally Posted by prp289

Will the 15" 5 pin FIA-Style wheel fit on front Wilwood brake

Yes, if the rim profile is the same as a 6-pin wheel, which I believe it is.

and will it fit the ERA Rear end?

On the bolt-on outboard-brakes, we mount the rotor hat between the wheel and the hub face. That moves the wheel about 0.20" out. That will probably fit without further backside machining. What we'll have to check is whether there is enough thread left over on the stock studs to use the special lug nuts.

[lippy]

I'm using the optional front Wilwoods with 15" FIA wheels. They fit perfectly. I also bought and installed the Wilwood shims, which often decrease squeal and noise. I used two shim washers on each caliper bolt and the rotors are almost perfectly centered. Easy and nice.