Wilwood 12.88-Inch Drilled Front Hub Brake Kit for Chevrolet Bel Air/Biscayne/Impala/Caprice, Black Superlite (1965–1968)

Bel Air, Biscayne, Impala and Caprice front drums convert to black Superlite calipers and SRP rotors. Verify the spindle and supplied hub pattern. The conversion combines the caliper, pad and rotor configuration specified for this axle and mounting arrangement. Bill Wood founded Wilwood Engineering in 1977. Based in Camarillo, California, Wilwood designs and manufactures disc brake systems and components for motorsport, street-performance and specialized applications. Its product range includes brake rotors, calipers, master cylinders, valves, fittings and brake lines, selected individually to match the complete brake system.

Technical Details

• Included hubs and studs: Aluminum hubs with wheel bearings, seals and mounting hardware; 1/2-20 wheel studs
• Hydraulic hose selection: Not included; supply suitable hoses and fittings separately
• Hardware provision: Included; verify the installed fastener engagement
• Not included: spindles, master cylinder, brake booster
• Manufacturer identification: 140-17736-D
• Application and supplied quantity: front conversion kit; Sold as a kit.
• Hydraulic service-caliper specification: Forged Narrow Superlite 6R; 6 pistons per caliper; Black Powder Coat
• Caliper attachment: Radial
• Brake pads supplied: BP-10
• Piston type: Stainless
• Service-caliper port: 1/8-27 NPT
• Rotor assembly specification: 12.88 × 1.10 inches; Spec-37 Iron; SRP Drilled & Slotted
• Wheel envelope: 17 in; the complete wheel-clearance drawing determines fit
• Included hub wheel patterns: 5 x 4.50; 5 x 4.75 inches; check the chosen wheel pattern

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits the listed 1965–1968 Chevrolet Bel Air, Biscayne, Impala and Caprice applications using the specified factory drum-brake spindle. Caprice coverage begins with the 1966 rows. Confirm the actual spindle before ordering; the later single-piston factory disc spindle is a different selection. The supplied hubs have 5 × 4.50 and 5 × 4.75-inch wheel patterns with 1/2-20 studs. Select the correct pattern, verify tire position and compare the clearance drawing with the actual wheel. Compatible brake hoses are not included. Use the fitment table below to confirm the individual model, year, submodel and brake-option restrictions.

Wilwood product specifications · Wilwood installation and compatibility information · Wilwood installation and compatibility information

Before purchase, send PMB Performance the VIN, original brake package, axle position and wheel-clearance measurements. Our over 20 years of parts and fitment experience helps identify the installation details that need to be checked.

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