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Product details
This red left front D8-6 caliper fits the stock brake arrangement of a 1965–1982 Chevrolet Corvette. It uses six stainless pistons and the original D8 pad format over a stock-size rotor. Bill Wood founded Wilwood Engineering in 1977, and the company is based in Camarillo, California. It designs and manufactures disc brake systems and a component range of calipers, brake rotors, master cylinders, valves, fittings and brake lines serving motorsport, street-performance and specialized installations.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer part number: 120-11712-RD. Component: D8-6 Caliper Front.
- Supply: one brake caliper, not a complete axle brake kit. Match the mating rotor, pads, bracket and connection hardware to the installation.
- Pistons: 6 stainless steel; bore specification: 1.88/1.38/1.25 inches. Effective piston area: 5.51 sq in.
- Piston dust boots: not fitted.
- Mounting: lug, 7.00-inch centers; left hand orientation. Mount height: 1.83 inches.
- Caliper weight: approximately 6.3 lb.
- Body: forged aluminum; finish: Red powder coat.
- Rotor compatibility: nominal width 1.25 inch; diameter 11.75 inches. Specified rotor-width limits: 1.17–1.25 inch.
- Compatible brake pad shape: D8; choose the required compound for the brake system.
- Hydraulic inlet thread: 1/8-27 NPT. Use a fitting with the correct thread and sealing seat.
Fitment & Compatibility
Check the 11.75-inch rotor diameter, nominal 1.25-inch width and correct left-hand bore orientation. Verify wheel clearance and the hydraulic flex-line end before completing the installation.
For a replacement or custom installation, send PMB Performance the brake dimensions and existing component identification. Our 20+ years of experience can help narrow down the correct combination.
