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Originally Posted by Blown353
I'd much rather have the stiffer Aero6 caliper and take it off for pad changes than run the older and more flexible W6A. It’s only 2 nuts to remove the caliper anyways.
Also, Wilwood isn't the only one that makes pads for the Aero4/6. I can’t get to Wilwood’s site right now to verify but I believe the W6A/Aero4/Aero6 all use a #6617 pad plate; other manufactures like Hawk, Porterfield, Raybestos, Carbotech, offer #6617 pads.
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Agree 100%. And also, an explanation! I have been looking at the 120-13295/6 calipers instead of the 120-13293/4, which use a 6620 shape brake pad. Not as commonly made by other companies, but carbotech does make that shape, which is nice as I have run carbotech pads on a few other cars and really liked them. Have enjoyed Hawk and Cobalt also, but I don't see a shape on those companies' websites....I didn't check porterfield.
Between wilwood and carbotech there should be plenty of options to suit just about anyone's desires.
Since we're on that topic, anyone who doesn't mind the grey anodizing on the 120-13295/6 calipers (I actually really like it), the 6620 brake pad is .130" thicker, and after speaking with Wilwood, that caliper bolts in place of the 120-13293/4 Aero6 calipers. The only thing that changes to accommodate the thicker brake pad, is the inside of the caliper is machined a little deeper. The 13295 is also a little bit cheaper...again, if you like the grey anodizing, and the larger piston size is what you're after. The price difference I'm guessing is just the anodizing vs. powdercoat?
Thanks again Blown353, for your input!