Wilwood brake setup on a 2+2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 02-07-2016, 04:15 PM

I'm just about done new Wilwood brakes all the way around, plus their master and combo valve, on my '69 Pontiac 2+2 (which is mechanically an Impala SS).

I've been chasing an annoying brake problem (slow response, pressure builds slowly in the system, unsafe) that no one could solve so I ultimately decided, after 10 years of chasing it, to replace everything. The only downside is the Wilwood master under the door, but I will at least paint it black to "hide" it a little bit.

Very nice parts. A spacer here and a shim there to get things lined up.

Zoomin · 02-09-2016, 12:26 AM

Lovethe Wilwood stuff. Looks great on there.

NONHOG · 02-09-2016, 05:24 PM

Looks great! Curious was it a factory set up or Wilwood set up previous to this one that was giving you problems?

jmking9 · 02-10-2016, 12:14 AM

Looks like a super clean car! Post some pics of the whole car sometime. My grandpa has a 2+2 that he's had every since I can remember. Lots of memories riding in it, and sitting behind the wheel pretending to drive it

I believe his is a 66. Was 69 on of the years they were Canadian? I'm assuming so since they are on the Impala chassis with that Chevy big block. Either way, AWESOME car!

Daddy'O · 02-23-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I'm just about done new Wilwood brakes all the way around, plus their master and combo valve, on my '69 Pontiac 2+2 (which is mechanically an Impala SS).

I've been chasing an annoying brake problem (slow response, pressure builds slowly in the system, unsafe) that no one could solve so I ultimately decided, after 10 years of chasing it, to replace everything. The only downside is the Wilwood master under the door, but I will at least paint it black to "hide" it a little bit.

Very nice parts. A spacer here and a shim there to get things lined up.

I agree, we need more pics. What do you mean with the master under the door? Thanks!

ptc · 02-23-2016, 01:49 PM

I think he meant under the hood..... ? maybe.... and also its already black anodized.... whats there to paint?

davepl · 02-23-2016, 01:59 PM

I don't know why I said door - I meant hood. I guess it's a big sideways door that covers the engine...

But yes, the only real downside is the non-stock master cylinder under the hood. I might paint it solid black (it's black now but says Willwood).

02-07-2016, 04:15 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Wilwood brake setup on a 2+2 I'm just about done new Wilwood brakes all the way around, plus their master and combo valve, on my '69 Pontiac 2+2 (which is mechanically an Impala SS). I've been chasing an annoying brake problem (slow response, pressure builds slowly in the system, unsafe) that no one could solve so I ultimately decided, after 10 years of chasing it, to replace everything. The only downside is the Wilwood master under the door, but I will at least paint it black to "hide" it a little bit. Very nice parts. A spacer here and a shim there to get things lined up. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-09-2016, 12:26 AM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Wilwood brake setup on a 2+2 Lovethe Wilwood stuff. Looks great on there. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-09-2016, 05:24 PM	#3
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Wilwood brake setup on a 2+2 Looks great! Curious was it a factory set up or Wilwood set up previous to this one that was giving you problems? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

02-10-2016, 12:14 AM	#4
jmking9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverton KS Posts: 832	Re: Wilwood brake setup on a 2+2 Looks like a super clean car! Post some pics of the whole car sometime. My grandpa has a 2+2 that he's had every since I can remember. Lots of memories riding in it, and sitting behind the wheel pretending to drive it I believe his is a 66. Was 69 on of the years they were Canadian? I'm assuming so since they are on the Impala chassis with that Chevy big block. Either way, AWESOME car! __________________ 1970 SWB Build

02-23-2016, 01:49 PM	#6
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: Wilwood brake setup on a 2+2 I think he meant under the hood..... ? maybe.... and also its already black anodized.... whats there to paint? __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

02-23-2016, 01:59 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Wilwood brake setup on a 2+2 I don't know why I said door - I meant hood. I guess it's a big sideways door that covers the engine... But yes, the only real downside is the non-stock master cylinder under the hood. I might paint it solid black (it's black now but says Willwood). __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible



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