Black-Tooth
Tony Natoli
First off, I believe the STOCK FIAT brakes that are in good working order are more than adequate for our X1/9s, unless you are doing some lengthy road racing.
Mark Allison released his version of adapting a WIlwood 4 piston Caliper and larger rotor just recently, as well as Matt Brannon has his WHOA Kits, both are for the front ends only.
For giggles... I looked up what Wilwood sells their upgraded kits for a 2013 FIAT 500 and I've posted then here for your perusal.
ALL KITS require a 15 inch or larger wheel, Wilwood's, Matt's, or Mark's.
http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitAdvisor.aspx?year=2013&make=Fiat&model=500&option=Abarth
Click on each to get more details and price...
Sooooo... just to compare...
To note:
1. These are 6 piston fronts, 1 pistons float-type for the rears.
2. Prices through a dealer should be less, Wilwood parts are available from the BIG discount houses like Summit and Jegs, etc... but ya gotta know the type and style you want.
3. The adapters necessary to install them on an X1/9 are not available other than making them yourself or purchasing them from Mark or Matt.
4. What struck me kinda funny was that Wilwood does not list any for 2014 and 2015 model 500s! This simply might be an oversight on their internet page... hopefully. Just kinda odd though...
5. The prices charged by our resident venders are actually pretty darn good!
Enjoy...
Mark Allison released his version of adapting a WIlwood 4 piston Caliper and larger rotor just recently, as well as Matt Brannon has his WHOA Kits, both are for the front ends only.
For giggles... I looked up what Wilwood sells their upgraded kits for a 2013 FIAT 500 and I've posted then here for your perusal.
ALL KITS require a 15 inch or larger wheel, Wilwood's, Matt's, or Mark's.
http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitAdvisor.aspx?year=2013&make=Fiat&model=500&option=Abarth
Click on each to get more details and price...
Sooooo... just to compare...
To note:
1. These are 6 piston fronts, 1 pistons float-type for the rears.
2. Prices through a dealer should be less, Wilwood parts are available from the BIG discount houses like Summit and Jegs, etc... but ya gotta know the type and style you want.
3. The adapters necessary to install them on an X1/9 are not available other than making them yourself or purchasing them from Mark or Matt.
4. What struck me kinda funny was that Wilwood does not list any for 2014 and 2015 model 500s! This simply might be an oversight on their internet page... hopefully. Just kinda odd though...
5. The prices charged by our resident venders are actually pretty darn good!
Enjoy...