Do you need to clear wheels for Wilwood disc brakes?

Intended vehicle applications require no modifications for installation, and clear most 14″ or 15″ OEM or aftermarket disc brake wheels. Kits generally will not fit OEM drum brake wheels.

What kind of brake line does Wilwood use?

Custom stainless steel brake lines are also available. Wilwood’s D52 Front Caliper Kit is a direct bolt-on 2 piston replacement for the factory original single calipers on many 1968-96 GM Passenger Vehicles and Trucks.

What kind of disc brakes do I need for a 1965 Corvette?

Some wheels, including the 1965-66 OE “JK” code steel wheels and a few aftermarket replica alloy wheels, will require a 3/16″ or wider wheel spacer for clearance. Kits contain DOT compliant stainless braided brake lines and BP-10 compound “Smart Pads” D8-6 calipers are a direct bolt-on replacement for the OE calipers on all 1965-82 Corvettes.

What are the dimensions of a Wilwood D154?

The D154 is also available in a two piston version with 1.62 pistons, offering 4.12 square inches of area. Kits contain Wilwood’s hardened slide pins and BP-10 high friction pads. Matching rear calipers are also available for custom installations. Custom stainless steel brake lines are also available.

How to install a Wilwood disc brake kit?

Select Category… Watch or search for an installation video and get some perspective on what it takes to properly install a Wilwood Brake Kit. For detailed text instructions use our Make-Model-Year-Option look-up and search for your vehicle.

What kind of brake calipers do I need for Wilwood bolt ons?

D154 Calipers can be used with most wheels that clear the OE calipers. The front calipers with 2.50” piston provide 4.90 square inches of piston area per caliper, in order to maintain the original front to rear brake bias and use of the OE master cylinder.

Do you need to clear wheels for Wilwood disc brakes?