Wilwood Red FNSL6R Front Disc and Hub Conversion, 12.88-Inch GT Rotors, Chevrolet Corvette/Impala/Bel Air/Biscayne/Caprice/Brookwood/Kingswood/Townsman/Estate (1968–1982)

SKU: 140-17738-R

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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.

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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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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