Massive Lee's Race 11.75" BBK
I purchased to kit because it fits the 15" TD Pro Race 1.2. No surprises there. Lee shipped me the hardware, including the required spacer (3 mm spacer is required). Rotors, pads, and calipers (forged superlites) were drop shipped from wilwood. I had to purchase longer lug bolts on my own.
Installation requires removal of the heat shields, and cutting a small tab, as advertised. The shield must be cut and ripped out; I opted to leave it in, and simply cut out a piece of it. Lee strongly suggested that I remove it, and I will probably get to it.. eventually.. maybe before I hit the track in the spring.
I initially thought that my brake-lines (OEM spec SS) were too short, but they are actually just long enough (don't thread the line straight into the caliper, use the 90deg fitting.. NOT OPTIONAL!!).
What else... ah.. yes.. the ABS sensors trap metal shavings. The ABS system was misbehaving until I took the sensors out and cleaned them. I used compressed air to blow out any crap still left in there.
The Wilwood E-compound pads I got grip just fine when cold, but they are amazing when warmed up; unfortunately, they get extremely noisy and I couldn't live with it. I just installed BP-10 compound pads; the noise is gone, but braking isn't very exciting anymore.. Oh well, it's a trade-off; they are a lot more comfortable.
The kit is rather expensive, but it is good quality. The caliper bracket is stainless steel. There is no guessing how many spacers you'll need. Everything's made to bolt right up, no optional or left over parts. I only wish it didn't require cutting; the shield is missing a retaining screw now. If you wish to go back to stock, you'll have no heat shield.
Installation requires removal of the heat shields, and cutting a small tab, as advertised. The shield must be cut and ripped out; I opted to leave it in, and simply cut out a piece of it. Lee strongly suggested that I remove it, and I will probably get to it.. eventually.. maybe before I hit the track in the spring.
I initially thought that my brake-lines (OEM spec SS) were too short, but they are actually just long enough (don't thread the line straight into the caliper, use the 90deg fitting.. NOT OPTIONAL!!).
What else... ah.. yes.. the ABS sensors trap metal shavings. The ABS system was misbehaving until I took the sensors out and cleaned them. I used compressed air to blow out any crap still left in there.
The Wilwood E-compound pads I got grip just fine when cold, but they are amazing when warmed up; unfortunately, they get extremely noisy and I couldn't live with it. I just installed BP-10 compound pads; the noise is gone, but braking isn't very exciting anymore.. Oh well, it's a trade-off; they are a lot more comfortable.
The kit is rather expensive, but it is good quality. The caliper bracket is stainless steel. There is no guessing how many spacers you'll need. Everything's made to bolt right up, no optional or left over parts. I only wish it didn't require cutting; the shield is missing a retaining screw now. If you wish to go back to stock, you'll have no heat shield.
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