Wilwood 14-Inch Slotted Front Hub Brake Conversion with Red AERO6 Calipers for Chevrolet Bel Air/Biscayne/Impala/Caprice (1965–1968)

Red AERO6 front hub brakes suit listed Bel Air, Biscayne, Impala and Caprice spindles. Match the 14-inch GT rotor package to the actual wheels. The conversion combines the caliper, pad and rotor configuration specified for this axle and mounting arrangement. The manufacturer is Wilwood Engineering, founded by Bill Wood in 1977 and based in Camarillo, California. Wilwood designs and manufactures disc brake systems along with calipers, rotors, master cylinders, valves, fittings and brake lines. Motorsport, street-performance and specialized applications each call for components matched to the overall braking arrangement.

Technical Details

• Hydraulic service-caliper specification: AERO6; 6 pistons per caliper; Red Powder Coat
• Caliper attachment: Radial
• Brake pads supplied: BP-10
• Piston type: Stainless
• Service-caliper port: 1/8-27 NPT
• Rotor assembly specification: 14.00 × 1.25 inches; Spec-37 Iron; GT Slotted
• Wheel envelope: 18 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
• 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: 140-17737-R
• Application and supplied quantity: front conversion kit; Sold as a kit.

Fitment & Compatibility

For listed full-size Chevrolet drum-spindle cars, the red AERO6 calipers clamp 14.00 × 1.25-inch GT rotors carried on the supplied hubs. Bel Air, Biscayne and Impala coverage spans the specified 1965–1968 rows; Caprice begins in 1966. Compare the installed spindle, bearing arrangement and wheel location with DS-1587 before disassembly. Choose the correct 5 × 4.50 or 4.75-inch hub pattern and check lug-nut compatibility with the included 1/2-20 studs. Provide compatible flexlines separately and verify the complete clearance drawing. The table below identifies the exact original brake configurations.

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For help matching the brake assembly, contact PMB Performance with the VIN, original brake package, axle position and wheel-clearance measurements. We have over 20 years of experience working through parts and fitment details.

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