Wilwood's D8-6 calipers (6-piston) are a direct bolt-on replacement for the 1965-1982 Corvettes OE brake caliper. Forged billet aluminum bodies, stainless steel pistons and high-temperature seals put an end to the rust, bore pitting and seal failures that plague the factory Corvette caliper design. D8-6 calipers provide both high performance and low maintenance, huge weight reduction, high temperature reliablility for the street or your favorite track event and the added benefit of six piston pad clamping power. Wilwood's D8-6 calipers mount in the stock location over stock rotors, use the original style D8 brake pads, and fit snugly inside most 1967 or newer production wheels. Some wheels, including the 1965-1966 Corvette "JK" code steel wheels and a few aftermarket replica alloy wheels, will require a 3/16" or wider wheel spacer for clearance. D8-6 Wilwood Corvette brake caliper kit contains DOT compliant stainless braided brake lines and BP-10 compound high friction street brake pads. Calipers are available in clear coated cast aluminum or powder coated red or black. Please call your salesperson for any questions. No Discount. Note: 1973-1982 Corvettes with original Kelsey Hayes aluminum wheels may require the use of a 3/16" wheel spacer to provide additional clearance between the wheel and the Wilwood brake caliper. Wilwood Item Number 140-11857-BK
Since the company’s inception in 1977 by Billy Wood, Willwood has developed a substantial matrix of brake components and engineering techniques that allows them to quickly and reliably create brake systems for almost any application. With headquarters in Camarillo, California, Wilwood employs approximately 250 people. Wilwood's off-shelf brake calipers range in size from tiny calipers used on go-carts and light duty industrial equipment, to heavy duty original equipment brakes for the U.S. military Humvee - and right in the middle, they’re perfect for your Corvette too. |