BLACK D52 Wilwood calipers! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

menace121978 · 11-10-2010, 11:53 PM

well guys today i received and installed the new black D52 calipers on all 4 corners. for anyone wondering they bolt right up to the blackbirds brackets without any modification!

i love them!

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menace121978 · 11-10-2010, 11:59 PM

i just need to bleed them in the morning and then i am driving her down the street for the 1st time in almost 2 years

i'm really happy with the black rather than the race car red

tantrumpipeline · 11-10-2010, 11:59 PM

lookin sweet, can't really get a better setup

*Stitch* · 11-11-2010, 12:07 AM

damn show off....LOLOLOL....those look awesome buddy, glad you finally got them...

**lolife99** · 11-11-2010, 12:13 AM

Where did you buy the black D52's?

f.monroe · 11-11-2010, 12:17 AM

Nice classy upgrade there Dennis. I like the looks of the black much better than the red calipers. Good choice.
Frank

menace121978 · 11-11-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Where did you buy the black D52's?

wilwood just released them... they used to have a black a few years back but people were complaining that they would fade and turn grey. they are using a different coating now that is supposed to hold up well just like the master cylinders. i got these from a local wilwood dealer but i know they are available through their website also.

thepenguin99 · 11-11-2010, 12:16 AM

Looks awesome behind those rims.

bigblock73 · 11-11-2010, 12:35 AM

Looks great Dennis! Less is more.

3r!c84 · 11-11-2010, 12:51 AM

damn! i need to get my burnout video before you do!!!

menace121978 · 11-11-2010, 12:56 AM

AND THANK YOU FOR THE COMPLIMENTS GUYS!!

**N2TRUX** · 11-11-2010, 01:05 AM

They look sweet. FYI- They have them coming in gray too...

54Caddy · 11-11-2010, 01:43 AM

dang those are nice dennis good to hear they bolt up let me know on a price for the red ones and a polished or black master cylinder, if you can buy them for me too ahhaha..

y5mgisi · 11-11-2010, 03:55 AM

So are these like a direct replacement for stock?

menace121978 · 11-11-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by y5mgisi

So are these like a direct replacement for stock?

yes they bolt right up. you can use the stock rubber lines with the 7/16th banjo bolt even... they actually fit better than the stock calipers believe it or not. i had a hard time getting one of the stock ones to clear the spindle. these babies just slid right on

thanks for posting that Ken... i was going to but forgot. and if anyone is wondering i saw that grey finish in person, they actually call it platinum i think, and its nothing special at all. just looks like grey primer to me.

sandnuriz · 11-11-2010, 10:48 AM

Looks sweet what did that run?

thehitchmaster · 11-13-2010, 08:48 PM

I have had mine on the front several months now. I really like them. I used the regular pads that I bought from a parts store. I would like to know if the wilwood pads are any good. my pads make noise from time to time.

BigRed76 · 11-15-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

yes they bolt right up. you can use the stock rubber lines with the 7/16th banjo bolt even... they actually fit better than the stock calipers believe it or not. i had a hard time getting one of the stock ones to clear the spindle. these babies just slid right on

thanks for posting that Ken... i was going to but forgot. and if anyone is wondering i saw that grey finish in person, they actually call it platinum i think, and its nothing special at all. just looks like grey primer to me.

Thats good to know they fit on the trucks really well. I bought a set of red D52's for my cutlass and they were just a hair too big for the caliper brackets so i had to slightly widen the opening in the bracket for them, but amazing brake calipers none the less.

boatpuller · 11-11-2010, 09:44 AM

loooooking good.

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-11-2010, 09:55 AM

Those are sweet! Looks real, real nice!

menace121978 · 11-13-2010, 09:08 PM

interesting... how long have you had them? i'll for sure let you know how the wilwoods pads work out. just from my little drive the other day i can tell she's going to stop a lot better. especially with them at all 4 corners.

bharrison1 · 11-13-2010, 09:18 PM

Man your truck is gonna be so cool!!!!!!

mfl1 · 11-14-2010, 10:35 AM

they look great. didnt know they were even aval. ordered them last night thanks to you. was wondering if anyone knows if they would fit a 95 impala ss rear? edit... swaping one in

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	BLACK D52 Wilwood calipers! well guys today i received and installed the new black D52 calipers on all 4 corners. for anyone wondering they bolt right up to the blackbirds brackets without any modification! i love them! Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: BLACK D52 Wilwood calipers! more Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: BLACK D52 Wilwood calipers! last 2 Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: BLACK D52 Wilwood calipers! i just need to bleed them in the morning and then i am driving her down the street for the 1st time in almost 2 years i'm really happy with the black rather than the race car red __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: BLACK D52 Wilwood calipers! AND THANK YOU FOR THE COMPLIMENTS GUYS!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: BLACK D52 Wilwood calipers! interesting... how long have you had them? i'll for sure let you know how the wilwoods pads work out. just from my little drive the other day i can tell she's going to stop a lot better. especially with them at all 4 corners. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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