Anyone Running Wilwood D52's?
 

Yesterday I had the right front brake start to seize on the highway. Haven't been driving the truck much during the lockdown, so I'm assuming it's a corroded slider or piston. Could also be the hose collapsing. Either way, I'm taking this as a sign that it's time for an upgrade!!!!

The wilwood D52's caught my eye as they have stainless pistons and should create some more even clamping force for better modulation. Is anyone here running them? I can get them for just over $300 shipped which seems like a fair price for a forged aluminium caliper.

Re: Anyone Running Wilwood D52's?
 

I just got the four wheel set up. Cant help you on performance though. They wont get installed for a while. (Project). Interested in others feedback also

Re: Anyone Running Wilwood D52's?
 

I have them On my grand wagoner, they are better then stock, but honestly not worth the money if performance is your goal, get good performance pads hawk/ebc and stock calipers is your cheapest root.

They look cool bolt right up and probably will last longer.

For better brakes you have to up your whole system, I am going with 3/4 calipers, mc, and larger brake booster. I'm not quite ready for hydro.

I don't regret buying them just you have to be honest if you want looks or performance for the wag looks were important.

hope that helps.

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This is kinda what I thought - thanks for confirming. I prefer fresh parts vs reman, and it's hard to find stock calipers that are new. If you can find them, they're at least $150/pr. I already have a hydroboost setup, so at this point other than converting to rear discs I'm kinda inclined just to buy the Wilwoods for a little cool factor and some peace of mind knowing that they're less corrosion prone and a little lighter.

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Following up on this in case anyone is looking for the conclusion... Installed the D52's in black a couple weeks ago with Wilwood braided lines. I would say the performance is ever so slightly better, but the bigger difference is that the brake feel with my hydroboost is vastly improved. Modulation is so much more linear.

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Sand blast your calipers get new pistions and seals

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Happy you got what you wanted and were expecting.

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What was the D52 fit like? No issues with factory wheels? I'm in the same boat. My brakes are pulling and need repair but I would like to go a bit better then stock. I was planning on going with bigger wheels and the Hummer brake upgrade but can't find wheels that fit the vehicle.

Re: Anyone Running Wilwood D52's?
 

Can't speak for stock wheels as I'm running 17". They're advertised as fitting the stock 15's though. But again, can't comment from experience on whether that's true. Wilwood is in Camarillo ('bout 20min south of me) and they have awesome customer service. Just give 'em a call. I'm super happy with the calipers though. Thinking of updatingy M/C too!