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      11-06-2006, 04:21 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by Rob * UUC Motorwerks
Completely suitable for street use as well as race use. We've been running these calipers on daily-driven street cars for about two years with zero issues.

The Wilwood calipers are built differently than the typical street caliper in ways that improve it's heat resistance. Seals are internal and not "pillow" or "concertina" type seals (which get surface-burned on the pad backing plates under race conditions) and the pistons and piston bores are ultra-precise for wear resistance.

More details on concertina seals:

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/pbc/faq.htm#installation

- Rob
Great! Thanks for the info Rob.
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