Customizing the Wilwood pedal box for power brakes
This update covers Wilwood pedal box power brakes.
This update covers customizing the Wilwood pedal box for power brakes.
Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub.
Wilwood pedal box power brakes: Why I chose the Whitby power brake kit
First, I knew power brakes was departing from the norm of building a Cobra.
However, I have driven power brake cars since college in the late 80s.
I wanted that easy feel. Therefore I opted for the Whitby Power Brake kit.
Also, it is a great setup. Still, it comes with challenges!
Trimming the Wilwood brake box again
In order to get the brake booster to fit properly, I needed to trim the Wilwood brake box yet again.
Because the booster studs interfere with the pedal box, you cannot get a nut onto those studs.
As a result, some trimming had to be done!
Here comes Mr. Hole Saw again.
Meanwhile, this time I used a smaller 1 1/4″ cut. Therefore it went much faster than the previous 2 3/4″ cut!
Steering bushing clearance inside the footbox
Once the paint dried, I re-fitted the pedal box. Then I found yet another interference point.
From the forums and Whitby directions, mount the steering bushing internal to the footbox for clearance.
However, the Wilwood frame overlaps.
Lined up and mounted
Now that the interference is gone, I lined things up. Ultimately I mounted everything onto the car!
