This is Wilwood's Forged Dynalite Pro Series front brake kit in its black-caliper, drilled-and-slotted configuration. The kit pairs black powder-coated Dynalite calipers with 11.00-inch drilled and slotted rotors, and the hubs are forged aluminum. The forged caliper and lightweight hub combination makes it a practical upgrade over stock drum or disc hardware on a 1960s-70s GM F-body or A-body. The drilled-and-slotted rotor helps shed heat and gas during repeated stops, which matters more on spirited street drives and track days than on a casual cruise. The manufacturer also states that FDL Pro-Series kits can be used with either manual or power boost master cylinders, so you do not need to swap the booster to run it. Search terms to use: 67-69 Camaro front disc brake upgrade, Chevelle 11 inch big brake kit, Nova drop spindle disc brake kit, Wilwood Pro Series 140-10996-D.
Fitment and install details matter as much as the parts list. The manufacturer's listing shows OE hub offset of +.19 and a minimum recommended wheel diameter of 14 inches, which is what keeps the wheels close to the factory position. The kit supports drop spindle, factory disc spindle, and factory drum spindle applications, so confirm your spindle type before ordering. Wilwood's install sheets note that the brake kit does not include flex lines, and OEM brake lines will not adapt to Wilwood calipers, so budget for new hoses. The hub is built for 5 x 4.50 or 5 x 4.75 lug patterns, so check your wheels before assembly. Verify wheel clearance against the manufacturer's wheel clearance diagram, as the caliper must not sit too close to the wheel.
Yes. The manufacturer states that the kit does not include flex lines and that OEM brake lines will not adapt to Wilwood calipers, so you will need to purchase a separate brake line kit.
The manufacturer states that FDL Pro-Series kits can be used with either a manual or a power boost master cylinder.
The manufacturer lists a minimum recommended wheel diameter of 14 inches. Check the wheel clearance diagram in the install sheet against your specific wheel offset and backspacing before you buy wheels.
The manufacturer's install instructions say this kit should only be installed by persons experienced with disc brake systems, so this is best suited to a DIYer with prior brake work behind them. Plan for a floor jack, jack stands, a full set of SAE wrenches and sockets, an impact gun, safety wire pliers, and a drip pan. Before disassembly, photograph the existing brake setup, and follow the manufacturer's wheel clearance and stud checks. Pack the inner bearing with high-temperature disc brake grease, and confirm the wheel mounting surfaces seat fully against the hub face. Some spindles have mounting "ears" that interfere with the Wilwood assembly and may need to be removed with care. Bleed the system after installation and follow Wilwood's bedding procedure before driving hard.
