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Product details
Red Forged Dynalite Internal calipers clamp 11.00 x 0.81-inch drilled/slotted discs in this front kit. Aluminum hubs and wheel studs are supplied for the specified Chevrolet drop-spindle installation, while spindles and brake hoses remain separate. Founded by Bill Wood in 1977 and based in Camarillo, California, Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures disc brake systems for motorsport, street-performance and specialized applications. Its components include calipers, brake rotors, master cylinders, valves, fittings and brake lines, selected to suit the complete brake system.
Technical Details
Rotors and mounting dimensions
- Rotors: 11.00 in; 279.4 mm diameter x 0.81 in; 20.57 mm thick; vented Iron
- Friction faces: SRP Drilled & Slotted
- Rotor coating/finish: Black Electro Coat
- Internal vanes: 30 straight
- Hub wheel-stud patterns: 5 x 4.5 in; 5 x 114.3 mm; 5 x 4.75 in; 5 x 120.65 mm
- Stud specification: 1/2-20 in
Calipers and pads
- Calipers: Forged Dynalite Internal; 4 pistons
- Caliper finish: Red Powder Coat
- Body construction: Forged aluminum
- Pistons: stainless
- Mounting: lug
- Hydraulic inlet: 1/8-27 NPT
- Included pad compound: BP-10
- Listed piston bore sizes: 1.75 / 1.75 in
Kit contents and separate parts
- Manufacturer part number: 140-18358-DR
- Supply: one brake kit; components for both sides of the axle
- Mounting hardware: included
- Hubs: included
- Spindles, master cylinder and brake booster: not included
- Brake flexlines: not included
Fitment & Compatibility
For the listed 1955–1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Nomad, One-Fifty, Two-Ten and Sedan Delivery, plus 1957 Del Ray, with the specified Heidts 2-inch drop, CPP E5557DS or listed Ridetech drop spindles. It will not fit original 1955–1957 Chevrolet spindles. Aluminum hubs and 1/2-20 studs are included; select the matching 5 x 4.50- or 5 x 4.75-inch wheel pattern. Brake hoses and spindles are separate. Match the flexline length and end fittings to the installed suspension. Match the model and aftermarket-spindle entry in the fitment table below. Nominal minimum wheel diameter: 14 in; 355.6 mm. The linked wheel-clearance diagram must confirm barrel and spoke clearance; wheel diameter alone does not guarantee fit.
Installation documents
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.
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Vehicle Applications
| Years | Make | Model | Model option | Front brakes | Rear brakes | Kit application | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | w/ Heidts 2" Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | w/ Ridetech Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 5, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | w/CPP E5557DS Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Nomad | w/ Heidts 2" Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Nomad | w/ Ridetech Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 5, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Nomad | w/CPP E5557DS Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | One-Fifty Series | w/ Heidts 2" Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | One-Fifty Series | w/ Ridetech Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 5, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | One-Fifty Series | w/CPP E5557DS Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Sedan Delivery | w/ Heidts 2" Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Sedan Delivery | w/ Ridetech Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 5, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Sedan Delivery | w/CPP E5557DS Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Two-Ten Series | w/ Heidts 2" Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Two-Ten Series | w/ Ridetech Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 5, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1955-1957 | Chevrolet | Two-Ten Series | w/CPP E5557DS Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1957 | Chevrolet | Del Ray | w/ Heidts 2" Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1957 | Chevrolet | Del Ray | w/ Ridetech Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 5, 2, 3, 4 |
| 1957 | Chevrolet | Del Ray | w/CPP E5557DS Drop Spindle | Drop | Drum | Front Kit | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Application Notes
- Kit will not fit stock (OEM) 55-57 Chevrolet spindles.
- This is a front service-brake kit. Any rear parking-brake cable is selected separately for the vehicle's rear brake system.
- Line kit included (manufacturer): None
- Front line-kit reference: 220-7699
- Universal Flexline kits available: 220-7056 (14"), 220-7699 (16") or 220-8307 (18"). Choose correct length for your application.