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Product details
Red Dynalite calipers and drilled-and-slotted rotor faces identify this AMC rear conversion. The brackets locate the service brakes around internal parking-brake shoes at the specified axle offset. Since its founding by Bill Wood in 1977, Wilwood Engineering has focused on disc brake system design and manufacturing. Based in Camarillo, California, it offers calipers, rotors, brake lines, master cylinders, fittings and valves for motorsport, street-performance and specialized installations. Choose components to satisfy the requirements of the entire braking system.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer part number: 140-13398-DR
- Application and package: Rear Brake Kits - Street Performance; Rear Kits; Disc; Parking; Sold as a kit.
- Rear axle-end interface: AMC; axle/flange offset 2.60 in; 66.04 mm
- Included mechanical components: Mounting hardware: Yes; hub(s): No; spindle(s): No
- Hydraulic components supplied: Master cylinder: No; brake booster: No; brake lines: No
- Specified pad compound: BP-10
- Rotor dimensions: 12.19 in; 309.63 mm outside diameter; 0.81 in; 20.57 mm thickness
- Rotor construction: Iron; Vented; SRP Drilled & Slotted
- Caliper assembly: Forged Dynalite Internal; 4 pistons per caliper; Forged Aluminium body; Lug mount
- Piston and finish specification: Stainless pistons; Red calipers; Red Powder Coat
- Hydraulic inlet: 1/8-27 NPT
- Wheel bolt pattern(s): 5 x 4.5 in; 5 x 114.3 mm; 5 x 4.75 in; 5 x 120.65 mm; 5 x 5 in; 5 x 127 mm
- Stud-hole / clearance provision: 0.52 in; 13.21 mm; diameter provision, not a thread designation
- Wheel diameter starting requirement: 15 in; 381 mm; verify the individual wheel against the installation drawing
Fitment & Compatibility
Check the actual Javelin/Javelin AMX housing flange, hub and 2.60-inch offset using DS1026. Retain the documented axle hardware and arrange compatible hydraulic lines and parking-cable fittings separately.
Documented model groups, subject to each year, submodel and spindle/axle qualification: American Motors Javelin, Javelin AMX. Application distinctions include AMX / AMX Disc Brake Spindle; AMX / AMX Drum Brake Spindle; Base / Disc Brake Spindle; Base / Drum Brake Spindle; Disc Brake Spindle, Bendix Calipers; Disc Brake Spindle, Kelsey Hayes Calipers; AMX / Disc Brake Spindle; AMX / Drum Brake Spindle.
A maximum flange diameter of 6.61 inches and a 0.050-inch x 45-degree chamfer are specified for rotor clearance. The illustrated register is 2.82 inches; select the documented centering arrangement and match both axle offset and housing-end bolt pattern.
Hydraulic hoses/fittings and parking-brake cables, adapters and cable hardware are not included. Choose a compatible cable arrangement for the internal parking brake; universal cable systems may require vehicle or cable modifications.
Kit may fit some 15" wheels. Check wheel clearance diagram in kit installation instructions before purchase.
Manufacturer References
- Wilwood exact kit specifications
- Wilwood installation instructions DS1026
- Axle measurement worksheet
For fitment assistance backed by more than 20 years of experience, share the installed brake configuration with PMB Performance before ordering.
Review the complete application table below with the year, submodel and installation qualifications above.
| Years | Make | Model | Submodel | Model option | Front brakes | Rear brakes | Kit application | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-1973 | American Motors | Javelin | AMX | AMX Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Rear Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1971-1973 | American Motors | Javelin | AMX | AMX Drum Brake Spindle | Drum | Drum | Rear Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1971-1973 | American Motors | Javelin | Base | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Rear Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1973 | American Motors | Javelin | Base | Drum Brake Spindle | Drum | Drum | Rear Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1974 | American Motors | Javelin | Disc Brake Spindle, Bendix Calipers | Disc | Drum | Rear Kit | 1, 2 | |
| 1974 | American Motors | Javelin | Disc Brake Spindle, Kelsey Hayes Calipers | Disc | Drum | Rear Kit | 1, 2 | |
| 1974 | American Motors | Javelin AMX | AMX | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Rear Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1974 | American Motors | Javelin AMX | AMX | Drum Brake Spindle | Drum | Drum | Rear Kit | 1, 2 |