Sounds like an extremely promising discovery, Matt! The "5w" undoubtedly refers to the wattage that the resistor is rated to handle, which is consistent with the shape you are describing (a power resistor).
If Brooks can't readily supply them, any major electronics distributor should have suitable equivalents. Digikey.com is one such place.
Good luck!
-- Al
If Brooks can't readily supply them, any major electronics distributor should have suitable equivalents. Digikey.com is one such place.
Good luck!
-- Al