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Wilwood - Official Disc Brake Company of Triple Crown of Rodding

Wilwood - Official Disc Brake Company of Triple Crown of Rodding

Wilwood, the Official Disc Brake company of the prestigious Triple Crown of Rodding custom car show and competition, was pleased to have a booth display, work with the show, and... Read More
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Wilwood's F-100 as Featured in Classic Truck Performance Magazine

Wilwood's F-100 as Featured in Classic Truck Performance Magazine

Wilwood’s In-House–Built 1974 F-100 BY CLASSIC TRUCK PERFORMANCE Staff  IMAGES BY MARCO OLGUIN When classic trucks were becoming way more prevalent in the automotive aftermarket as high-end builds about 10 years ago, Wilwood Engineering was looking for... Read More
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As Seen in DIRT EMPIRE MAGAZINE • OCT/NOV 2024

As Seen in DIRT EMPIRE MAGAZINE • OCT/NOV 2024

By DAVE BRZOZOWSKI As the Motorsports/Racing Manager at Wilwood Racing, we always encounter two specific things no matter what type of motorsports event we are at while supporting racers. These... Read More
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Wilwood Unveils Big Brake Kits for Porsche 996 & 997

Wilwood Unveils Big Brake Kits for Porsche 996 & 997

Wilwood Disc Brakes, the most widely used brake brand in all motorsports, has introduced advanced big brake upgrade kits for 1999-2012 Porsche 911 models, specifically targeting the 996 and 997 generations. These kits are... Read More
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Cleaning Street Performance Powder-Coated Calipers

Cleaning Street Performance Powder-Coated Calipers

When you own a nice set of street-performance powder-coated calipers, and want to keep them looking their best and in tip-top working condition, this series is for you. Keeping a maintenance... Read More
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BMW E36/E46/E90 Brake Kit Buyer's Guide

BMW E36/E46/E90 Brake Kit Buyer's Guide

BMW's history can be traced back to 1910 when Gustav Otto, whose father invented the Otto cycle four-stroke internal combustion engine, started an aircraft factory and training school. In 1913... Read More
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Wilwood Attends Two of the Largest Off-Road Events in the West! When One Fall Season Bonnier Off-Road Event is Just Not Enough…

Wilwood Attends Two of the Largest Off-Road Events in the West! When One Fall Season Bonnier Off-Road Event is Just Not Enough…

2023 Sand Sports Super Show  If you're a fan of off-roading and enjoy playing with the latest UTV's, Side x Sides, dune buggies, sand rails, and all things related to... Read More
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Ron Silk’s Wilwood-Equipped No. 16 Car WINS the 2023 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Title!

Ron Silk’s Wilwood-Equipped No. 16 Car WINS the 2023 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Title!

10/26/2023 Location: Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, VA Ron Silk’s run for the championship in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour did not come easy on Thursday’s Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200... Read More
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Wilwood Rear Flexline Kits with Clamp or Weld On Axle Mount

Wilwood Rear Flexline Kits with Clamp or Weld On Axle Mount

Cars and trucks originally built with rear drum brakes (and even some factory disc brakes) on a solid axle typically have a rubber flexline in the center of the car... Read More
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