by Nic | Aug 24, 2026
A Wilwood brake pad is defined by three things: the plate shape that decides what it fits, the thickness that decides whether it clears your caliper and how long it lasts, and the compound that decides how it behaves. This guide covers the first two. The Wilwood brake...
by Nic | Aug 24, 2026
Wilwood publishes more than a dozen friction compounds, and the part number tells you which one you are holding. In 150-30-7416K the 30 is the compound and the 7416 is the plate shape. This guide covers what each compound does, what it is legal for, and which rotor...
by Nic | Aug 23, 2026
Getting started in Formula Vee, by Jim Schings, written for anyone entering the class. What the cars are, what running one involves and where the pitfalls sit.
