Wilwood Chevrolet Special-End Parking-Brake Conversion — Black Calipers, Plain Rear 12.19-inch Rotors

A 3.15-inch fixed bearing distinguishes this Special-end Chevrolet kit from OE C-clip packages. This Forged Dynalite rear disc and parking-brake kit combines black powder-coated 4-piston calipers and 12.19-inch plain-face rotors. Founded in 1977 by Bill Wood and based in Camarillo, California, Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures disc brake systems for motorsport, street-performance and specialized applications. Its range includes calipers, brake rotors, master cylinders, valves, fittings and brake lines, selected to work together as a complete brake system.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer part number: 140-7578.
• Rotor dimensions: 12.19 in; 309.63 mm diameter x 0.81 in; 20.57 mm thick.
• Rotor construction: Iron; vented; Plain Face friction surface.
• Calipers: 4 pistons; forged aluminum; stainless steel pistons.
• Caliper attachment: lug mount; 1/8-27 NPT hydraulic inlet.
• Caliper finish: Black Powder Coat.
• Rotor/hat wheel-stud clearance patterns: 5 x 4.5 in; 5 x 114.3 mm; 5 x 4.75 in; 5 x 120.65 mm; 5 x 5 in; 5 x 127 mm.
• Rotor/hat stud-hole clearance diameters: 0.52 in; 13.21 mm. These are hole sizes, not wheel-stud thread specifications.
• The rotor/hat drilling does not change the vehicle hub or axle wheel bolt pattern.
• Housing/flange arrangement: 12 Bolt Special.
• Axle flange offset: 2.81 in; 71.37 mm.
• Wheel-size guide: 15 in; 381 mm minimum nominal diameter; verify actual template clearance.
• Sold as one kit. Mounting hardware is included. Hubs are not included.
• Brake pads are included; use the compound and installation instructions specified for this rotor package.
• Spindles, master cylinder, brake booster and hydraulic brake lines are not included.

Fitment & Compatibility

This Chevrolet 12-bolt Special package is built around a 3.15-inch fixed axle bearing and a 2.81-inch axle offset. It is distinct from Wilwood’s OE C-clip-end conversion. Verify the fixed-bearing housing-end dimensions in DS445 before interpreting any of the vehicle applications below. A modified Camaro, Chevelle or other listed GM car may have several possible rear ends, regardless of its front spindle setup. In this package the rear rotor also contains the drum for the internal parking shoes, giving the mechanical parking system its own friction surface. Complete the installation plan with cable adaptation, hydraulic lines and a wheel-template check. If the axle bearing or retaining hardware cannot be identified, obtain that information before selecting the kit.

The application table below identifies the model-year and factory-equipment combinations. Match the entire row, including its numbered notes.

Package and installation requirements

• The fixed-bearing Special-end assembly includes internal parking shoes beneath the one-piece rear drum/rotors. Parking operation remains separate from the four-piston hydraulic service calipers.
• Hydraulic flexlines and parking cables must be purchased independently. Check whether the universal 330-9371 cable arrangement needs alterations to connect to the vehicle.

Manufacturer references

• Wilwood product and configuration information
• Installation instructions
• Technical bulletin

PMB Performance brings more than 20 years of brake and parts experience to fitment questions. Send us the axle or spindle details, current brake equipment and intended wheel dimensions if you need help checking this kit.

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.

Vehicle Applications

Application Notes

1. For special end applications. Uses 3.15" fixed bearing.
2. Kit may fit some 15" wheels. Check wheel clearance diagram in kit installation instructions before purchase.
3. Universal Flexline kits available: 220-7056 (14"), 220-7699 (16") or 220-8307 (18"). Choose correct length for your application.
4. Universal Parking Brake cable kit, may require modifications to cable or vehicle to install.
5. Line kit included (manufacturer): None