IRS brakes

[jackboeker83]

Quick question... just checked my brakes after putting 300 miles on the cobra and noticed I have about a quarter of an inch on the top of the brake pad that is not being used. Just going over everything again and wondering if someone could take a picture of their setup. I don't have any shims that could lower the caliper so not sure how I messed up here but I'll figure it out. Sorry can't take any pictures yet because it's being shipped to NJ since u moved but will he here tomorrow.

I called wilwood and they need pictures and part numbers to help me out but just wanted to get a head start on research lol.

On the IRS wilwood brakes (thunderbird IRS) are the calipers toward the front or rear of the car on the rear brakes. I know the front are toward the rear but can't remember about the rear.

[phileas_fogg]

The caliper goes to the rear.

One thing to look for is interference between the spindle and the caliper mounting bracket.

Bad:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4291/36123279772_a78c58d2fa_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/X36fyu)IMG_1476 (https://flic.kr/p/X36fyu) by jhsitton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91016165@N07/), on Flickr

Good:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4330/35896478900_2f2fc5556b_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WG3QyC)IMG_1478 (https://flic.kr/p/WG3QyC) by jhsitton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91016165@N07/), on Flickr


John

[CraigS]

There were two different heights of the bracket "ACC 12365". Some people had this problem
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/craig-s/rearFFRwilwoodcaliper_zps3105a58d.jpg
I think this is your problem correct? Wilwood can fix this for you w/ another bracket.

[jackboeker83]

58892

I talked with wilwood and the guy said that it is normal wear on the brake pads with the top not fully on the rotor. Never seen anything like it but I am guessing he would know. Let me know what u think