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Product details
The red GT version provides a 15-inch front rotor package with six-piston AERO6 calipers for the specified GM six-lug 4x4 hubs. It must be matched to an appropriate master cylinder and rear brake arrangement, as detailed in the installation manual. Wilwood Engineering’s disc brake systems and components serve motorsport, street-performance and specialized applications. Bill Wood founded the company in 1977; it is based in Camarillo, California. Wilwood designs and manufactures brake rotors and calipers as well as master cylinders, valves, brake lines and fittings. Selecting compatible components is essential to the complete system.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer part number: 140-18157-R
- Rotor specification: Spec-37 Iron, GT Slotted, vented; 15.00 x 1.25 inches
- Caliper specification: 6-piston AERO6 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: 19-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
Allow for the 15-inch rotor and AERO6 caliper when assessing a listed GM six-lug 4x4 front application. Nominal 19-inch wheels still need a template check. The application table covers selected K-series pickups/Suburbans, Blazer/K5 Blazer and Jimmy vehicles across 1971–1991, with model-specific start and end years.
Follow DS1672 for the hub wheel-stud-hole modification and check the complete hydraulic arrangement. Wilwood recommends a 15/16-inch master cylinder with the factory vacuum booster and pedal; the 1.12-inch original bore causes very high pedal effort and is not recommended. If the rear axle still has drum brakes, include the recommended 10-pound residual valve and a proportioning valve in that circuit. Hydraulic hoses must be purchased separately.
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.
Ask PMB Performance to help confirm the configuration before ordering if the vehicle has modified brakes or running gear. We have over 20 years of experience with parts and fitment; a VIN plus the installed component details gives us the best starting point.
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