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#443917 09/27/02 05:18 AM
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dust boot? I am new at this brake stuff. Yes track days will be in order. And you are talking about the Baer kit right?


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#443918 09/27/02 01:24 PM
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Try this.
Just to let you know that all of this has been around for years, this was written up maybe 6 years ago.

http://www.shotimes.com/php-bin/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0&sid=188


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Todd TCE: Don't know what kind of dust boots/seals you're used to using but the ones we use DO NOT vaporize. They're special high temp materials-of which I can't recall the name. I can find out though.

Wilwood calipers are NOT street legal either. Get in an accident and have your insurance co. turn down your claim due to installation of non DOT/street legal parts? The potential liability could easily lead to bankruptcy or worse...(& I'm no lawyer). You might, but I won't take that chance.


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you'll need 17's to clear the 13in rotors on those, and possibly spacers if the wheel shape is iffy. . .

I don't know about the dust-boot situation on the wilwoods, but the calipers on my BAER are totally covered and sealed, so I don't know if there could be any corrosion in that arena or whether they boots would vaporize. Haven't used them at the track yet, though.

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Interesting comments on the issues. No arguments from me on your position. I've seen the stock PBR parts toasted, but it was some time ago and perhaps there have been improvements here. I don't much see the dust boots being that big a deal, but it comes up. I consider all the calipers run in weekly racing which are not sealed in this manner from many manufactures. They, like on my own car in the dirt, hold up just fine. I can't comment on what is legal in calipers. I understand your position, but I'll also bet that I'll find Zenon bulbs, euro lights and cat -less exhausts etc. that you may sell that carry the same results. I selll the Wilwoods as racing applications, and the disclaimer of warranty and use up front and open. This is further stated on the calipers from Wilwood. Like any aftermarket part, it's up to the purchaser to determine the suitability of the purchase to his local codes, needs, and application.


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so which brake upgrade would be DOT aproved and clear the SVT wheels?


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#443923 10/02/02 05:18 AM
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So I guess for a street/track setup the 13" Baer brake kit with the 17" SVTF wheels would work out fine? Oh and one more thing has anyone made brake ducting for cooling purposes?


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