Wilwood Engineering

Wilwood Engineering

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Camarillo, CAFounded 1977

Family-owned disc brake manufacturer designing, machining, and assembling high-performance brake systems entirely at its Camarillo, California headquarters since 1977. Wilwood's 320-person team produces multi-piston calipers, iron and composite rotors, and complete big brake conversion kits for road racing, hot rods, muscle cars, and trucks — all under one roof in Ventura County.

Products by Wilwood Engineering

4 products listed

BP-40 Semi-Metallic Street/Track Brake Pad Set — Pad #7912 (Powerlite)$150-$200

BP-40 Semi-Metallic Street/Track Brake Pad Set — Pad #7912 (Powerlite)

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Semi-metallic dual-purpose brake pad balancing everyday drivability with strong fade resistance under hard use. Compatible with Wilwood Powerlite calipers, the BP-40 delivers strong initial bite, consistent modulation, and low noise for spirited street driving and occasional track days on iron or steel rotors.

BP-35 High-Temperature Racing Brake Pad Set — Pad #7912 (Powerlite)$185-$225

BP-35 High-Temperature Racing Brake Pad Set — Pad #7912 (Powerlite)

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High-friction racing compound engineered for iron and steel rotors in Wilwood Powerlite calipers. The BP-35 formula provides a linear feel with smooth response and excellent release at sustained high temperatures, making it the compound of choice for road racing, short-track oval, dirt late model, drag racing, and any application with prolonged high heat.

Forged Dynalite Pro Series 12.19" Front Hub Big Brake Kit — 1969–1982 Corvette / 1968–1970 Chevrolet$1,200-$1,500

Forged Dynalite Pro Series 12.19" Front Hub Big Brake Kit — 1969–1982 Corvette / 1968–1970 Chevrolet

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Hub-based front disc brake conversion kit for classic Corvettes and early Chevrolet muscle cars. Wilwood's forged billet Dynalite four-piston calipers grip a 12.19-inch rotor for far greater stopping power than the factory drum or small-rotor disc setup. Designed for vehicles with traditional non-ABS spindles. At $1,369.50 direct from Wilwood, it is the benchmark classic-car brake upgrade made entirely in the USA.

AERO6 Front & AERO4 Rear Big Brake Kit — 2007–2018 GM 1500 Truck/SUV$1,500-$2,200

AERO6 Front & AERO4 Rear Big Brake Kit — 2007–2018 GM 1500 Truck/SUV

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Complete front-and-rear big brake upgrade for 2007–2018 GM half-ton trucks and SUVs. Wilwood's AERO6 six-piston front calipers and AERO4 four-piston rear calipers clamp 14-inch drilled rotors for dramatically increased heat capacity and stopping power compared to the factory setup. Includes stainless steel brake lines and two bottles of Wilwood 570 high-temperature brake fluid. Requires 18-inch or larger wheels.