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Product details
Red Superlite calipers and 12.88-inch GT-slotted rotors identify this six-lug GM front kit. A conflict between the current GT rotor listing and DS1671 prevents treating either published thickness as settled; confirm the actual rotor pair with Wilwood before purchase. Founded in 1977 by Bill Wood and based in Camarillo, California, Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures disc brake systems and components for motorsport, street-performance and specialized applications. Its range includes calipers, brake rotors, master cylinders, valves, fittings and brake lines, selected to work together within a properly matched brake system.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer part number: 140-18155-R
- Rotor specification: Spec-37 Iron, GT Slotted, vented; 12.88 inches diameter; supplied GT rotor thickness requires manufacturer confirmation
- Caliper specification: 6-piston Forged Narrow Superlite 6R in Red Powder Coat; radial mount
- Included service pad compound: BP-10; Stainless pistons
- Caliper body material: Forged aluminum
- Hydraulic inlet: 1/8-27 NPT
- Rotor/hat wheel-stud clearance pattern(s): 6 x 5.5 in; 6 x 139.7 mm; match the installed hub/axle pattern
- Hydraulic brake hoses: not included; select the correct application-specific lines/fittings
- Wheel clearance: 17-inch wheels may fit; verify the manufacturer’s complete caliper/rotor template for the installed wheel
- Supplied as one kit with mounting hardware; spindles, hubs, master cylinder and booster are not included
Fitment & Compatibility
Select this 12.88-inch Superlite conversion by the installed six-lug front hub and the exact GM 4x4 listing. The supported group spans specific 1971–1991 K-series pickups/Suburbans, Blazer/K5 Blazer and Jimmy versions, with no blanket coverage across the entire date range. Verify rotor and caliper clearance using the installation drawing.
DS1671 requires hub stud-hole preparation. Hydraulic planning is also essential: Wilwood specifies a recommended 15/16-inch master cylinder when retaining the factory pedal and vacuum booster, rather than the 1.12-inch OE bore that produces very high pedal effort. Where rear drums remain, follow the recommendation for a 10-pound residual valve plus a proportioning valve in their circuit. Hoses are not supplied.
The table below provides the full application breakdown; match its year, model and brake-configuration details.
Manufacturer Resources
- Exact Wilwood kit specifications and wheel-clearance information
- Installation instructions and component list
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
For fitment help, contact PMB Performance with your VIN and details of any axle, spindle or brake changes. Our team has over 20 years of experience checking parts and fitment, including the dimensions that a model-year search cannot establish.
Vehicle Applications
| Years | Make | Model | Model option | Front brakes | Rear brakes | Kit application | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-1974, 1987-1991 | Chevrolet | Blazer | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1971-1991 | GMC | Jimmy | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1971-1974 | GMC | K15/K1500 Pickup | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1971-1974 | GMC | K15/K1500 Suburban | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet | K10 | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1975-1986 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1975-1978 | GMC | K15 | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1975-1978 | GMC | K15 Suburban | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1979-1986 | GMC | K1500 | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1979 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 1980-1986 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 4 x 4 | Disc | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Application Notes
- Caution: A 15/16” bore master cylinder is recommended for proper brake function when installing this brake kit with the factory brake pedal and vacuum booster.
- Wilwood offers a 15/16” bore tandem master cylinder suitable for this application, p/n 260-18184
- Using the OE 1.12” bore master cylinder is not recommended and will require very high pedal effort to stop the vehicle.
- Line kit included (manufacturer): None
- Front line-kit reference: 220-18356