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Product details
GT front brakes for Bel Air, Biscayne, Caprice, Impala, Brookwood, Corvette, Kingswood, Townsman and Estate. Match the red caliper kit to the spindle. The conversion combines the caliper, pad and rotor configuration specified for this axle and mounting arrangement. Founded by Bill Wood in 1977, Wilwood Engineering is based in Camarillo, California. The company designs and manufactures disc brake systems and components, including calipers, brake rotors, master cylinders, valves, fittings and brake lines. Its motorsport, street-performance and specialized applications require individual components matched to the complete brake system.
Technical Details
- Hydraulic service-caliper specification: Forged Narrow Superlite 6R; 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: 12.88 × 1.10 inches; Spec-37 Iron; GT 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
- 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: 140-17738-R
- Application and supplied quantity: front conversion kit; Sold as a kit.
Fitment & Compatibility
Match the table below by year and spindle: 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air, Biscayne, Caprice and Impala entries exclude the single-piston power-disc arrangement; 1969–1970 full-size entries distinguish drum and disc spindles. Brookwood, Kingswood, Townsman and Estate coverage varies by year. Corvette coverage is the listed 1969–1982 C3 disc spindle. 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.
Wilwood product specifications · Wilwood installation and compatibility information · Wilwood installation and compatibility information
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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| Years | Make | Model | Model option | Front brakes | Rear brakes | Kit application | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | w/o Power Disc Brakes (Single Piston Caliper) | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Biscayne | w/o Power Disc Brakes (Single Piston Caliper) | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Caprice | w/o Power Disc Brakes (Single Piston Caliper) | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Impala | w/o Power Disc Brakes (Single Piston Caliper) | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Drum Brake Front | Drum | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Biscayne | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Biscayne | Drum Brake Front | Drum | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Brookwood | Drum Brake Front | Drum | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Drum Brake Front | Drum | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1982 | Chevrolet | Corvette | C-3 | Disc | Disc | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Impala | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Impala | Drum Brake Front | Drum | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Kingswood | Drum Brake Front | Drum | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1969-1970 | Chevrolet | Townsman | Drum Brake Front | Drum | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Brookwood | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Estate | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Estate | Drum Brake Front | Drum | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Kingswood | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Townsman | Disc Brake Spindle | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2 |