AERO6 Big Brake Front Brake Kit - 140-18157

AERO6 Big Brake Front Brake Kit - 140-18157

140-18157-DR
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Wilwood Brakes
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Wilwood AERO6 Big Brake Front Brake Kit

AERO6 calipers were designed for the specific purpose of providing big capacity braking with large diameter rotors for heavy weight and extreme duty vehicles. For cars, it’s the biggest of the big providing big brake performance for show and dual purpose street and track vehicles. For trucks and SUV’s, it provides big stopping power for towing, off-road, and enhanced braking with wheel and tire upgrades. Kits listed for specific vehicles are fully compatible with OE master cylinder output and ABS function. Directional staggered vane 14.00” to 15.00”rotors provide maximum cooling for sustained high heat durability.

6 Pistons
Per caliper
15.00" x 1.25"
Rotor diameter x thickness
19" Wheels
Minimum wheel diameter
88 lb
Weight (Wilwood package data)

Documents

Installation instructions (PDF)
Wilwood data sheet DS1672
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What's Included

Wilwood's application data lists these main components for this kit:

Specifications

Part number
140-18157-DR
Wilwood description
KIT,FRONT,AERO6,BLAZER 1971-91,15.00 ROTOR,6 LUG,SRP,RED
Series
AERO6 Big Brake Front Brake Kit
Kit type
Front Brake Kits - Street Performance
Rotor diameter
15.00"
Rotor thickness
1.25"
Rotor type
Vented
Rotor face
SRP Drilled & Slotted
Rotor material
Spec-37 Iron
Caliper mount
Radial
Pistons per caliper
6
Piston material
Stainless
Caliper material
Forged Aluminium
Caliper color
Red
Caliper finish
Red Powder Coat
Inlet thread
1/8-27 NPT
Bolt pattern
6 x 5.5"
Stud size
0.641"
Minimum wheel diameter
19"
Caliper
AERO6
Pads
Pad type 6617, BP-10 compound
Weight
88 lb (Wilwood package data)
Box size
17.5" x 16.85" x 7.5"
UPC
889545124538
Fitment

Wilwood's application data for this kit.

Minimum wheel diameter 19"
Position Front Kit
Years Make Model Details
1971-1974, 1987-1991 Chevrolet Blazer 4 x 4
1975-1986 Chevrolet K10 4 x 4
1975-1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban 4 x 4
1975-1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4 x 4
1971-1991 GMC Jimmy 4 x 4
1975-1978 GMC K15 Suburban 4 x 4
1971-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup 4 x 4
1971-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban 4 x 4
1980-1986 GMC K1500 Suburban 4 x 4
1979 GMC K1500 Suburban 4 x 4
1979-1986 GMC K1500 4 x 4
1975-1978 GMC K15 4 x 4

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.

Using the OE 1.12” bore master cylinder is not recommended and will require very high pedal effort to stop the vehicle.

Parts in This Kit and Recommended Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

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What vehicles does this kit fit?

See the Fitment section above for Wilwood's application list for this kit.

What is the smallest wheel this kit fits?

Wilwood lists a minimum wheel diameter of 19".

Which wheel bolt pattern does it use?

Wilwood lists 6 x 5.5".

What replacement pads does it take?

Pad type 6617. The kit is listed with BP-10 pads, 150-9488K.

How much does it weigh?

Wilwood lists the package weight at 88 lb.

Are installation instructions available?

Yes. Wilwood's installation instructions are in the Documents section above.

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Always confirm your vehicle, spindles and wheel clearance before you order.

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.