Wilwood BRAKES a Chevy | BANKS BUILT Ep 13

Wilwood owner Bill Wood started making brakes for Nascar stock car racing. As cars started accelerating to the 200 mph mark, drivers wanted something better. This is when Bill literally stepped into the pits with his own calipers. Richard Petty took a chance on the new brakes and from there the company expanded to include everything from military to rollercoaster applications.

00:00 Intro
00:28 Wilwood history
01:22 Pro Spindle
03:40 TX6R big brakes
05:40 TX6R clamping force
06:30 Front-to-rear bias
08:00 2-piece brakes explained
12:55 Internal vane design
13:59 Brake pad composition
16:18 Brake pedals explained
17:54 Balance bar explained
18:50 Master cylinder design

Having the right brake setup is incredibly important, especially if you want to slow down a heavy truck with big wheels and tires. Mike Hamrick breaks down braking and explains how to choose the right components for our truck and yours. They also look great.

Wilwood brake systems don't just look great, they work great too.

Mike breaks down what kind of brake pedals are best to choose for each application. Leverage is important so you don’t wear out your legs. The video wraps up by discussing master cylinder design.

We learn a thing or two about brakes. You’ll learn even more about Wilwood’s manufacturing process in next week‘s episode.