Installer Martin first creates a weld-in "blank" which is initially tack-welded in place.
After checking the fit it gets hammer welded in position.
Other firewall modifications include seam-welding the entire circumference of the firewall.
A special heat absorbing putty called "Cool Blue" was applied to the larger areas to avoid warp-age.
With the camera's rolling, Woods and Project Director Bret Maxwell focus (excuse the pun,) on installing the 11-3/4-inch vented directional rotor, Wilwood front disc brakes. First the mounting holes are all chased using the proper size tap.
Setup begins with the billet hub(s) being fitted to the backside of the rotor. The provided 12-point bolts measure 2-1/4-inches in length, and should be final torqued in sequence according to the Chassisworks Instruction Manual.
The bearing races are pressed into the billet hub at the factory. After packing the inner wheel bearing with a high-quality wheel bearing grease, our installers use a hammer and a seal installer to drive the seal into the hub.