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Wilwood's New UTV Market Specialist

Wilwood’s New UTV Market Specialist

Wilwood Engineering, a leader in high-performance disc brakes and components, has announced the promotion of Kaleb Hagy to UTV Market Specialist, a role in which he will spearhead the division’s efforts in racing, sponsorships, and events. This move underscores Wilwood’s…

Wilwood's New GM G-Body Brake Kits

Wilwood’s New GM G-Body Brake Kits

Wilwood Disc Brakes has recently announced the addition of larger rear brake kits for GM G-Body vehicles, specifically targeting those with 7-1/2” and 7-5/8” rear differentials. This expansion introduces 12.88” and 14.00” brake kits, incorporating the company’s motorsports-tested Superlite four…

Wilwood Upgrades BMW E36 M3 Brakes

Wilwood Upgrades BMW E36 M3 Brakes

Wilwood Engineering has unveiled its latest innovation: big brake kits for the 1995-99 BMW E36 M3 and 1998-01 BMW Z3 models. These kits incorporate the high-performance Superlite six-piston calipers and Spec37 iron alloy rotors, promising enhanced brake torque and extended…

Wilwood's Latest Racing Caliper

Wilwood’s Latest Racing Caliper

Wilwood Disc Brakes, a leader in high-performance brake systems, has unveiled a new addition to its lineup: the Narrow Superlite Racing Caliper, specifically designed for .38” wide rotors. This latest innovation caters to the demanding needs of sprint car racing,…

Wilwood's Innovative Flexline Hose Kits

Wilwood’s Innovative Flexline Hose Kits

Wilwood Disc Brakes, a leader in high-performance brake solutions, recently unveiled two innovative Flexline Hose Kits for solid axle applications. These new offerings, comprising a Weld-On Tabs kit and a 3” Axle Clamp kit, are designed to facilitate the secure…

Wilwood Braking Boosts Toyota's Pickup Prowess

Wilwood Braking Boosts Toyota’s Pickup Prowess

Wilwood Disc Brakes has unleashed a direct-mount braking solution for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, empowering the popular pickup with enhanced stopping power and confidence. Meet the Aero6-DM kits, seamlessly bolt-on upgrades designed to elevate braking performance across daily commutes, demanding…

Wilwood Wins SEMA Runner-Up Brake Award

Wilwood Wins SEMA Runner-Up Brake Award

Wilwood Disc Brakes, known for their high-performance disc brake systems, recently secured the esteemed runner-up award at the 2023 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show. The recognition was for their revolutionary UTV six-piston front brake kit designed specifically for…

Wilwood engineering hired Robert Hemingway as Engineering Director

Wilwood Names Hemingway Engineering Director

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Engineering has appointed Robert Hemingway as its new Director of Engineering. He will join the R&D/Engineering team and focus on Wilwood’s ability to design and produce the premium-quality brake components and systems they are known for,…

Wilwood launched brake kits for classic Chrysler products

Wilwood Launches Kits for Classic Chryslers

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering announced a modern big brake kit for 1973-83 Mopar models that fit most 15-inch or larger wheels. New aluminum brackets mount Wilwood’s race-proven Dynapro six piston calipers and performance rotors to 1973-83 Dodge, Chrysler, and…

Wilwood Racing has released a new Starlite 55XD Wide 5 hub

Wilwood Releases New Starlite Race Hubs

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Racing has engineered an innovative new Lug-Drive dynamic-mount rotor system specifically for the lighter, stronger Starlite 55XD Wide 5 hubs. The 55XD design shaves weight by mounting the forged aluminum rotor adapter closer to the hub’s…

Wilwood added big-brake kits for the Honda Talon UTV

Wilwood Adds Big Brake Kits for Honda Talon

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood has expanded its new UTV (utility-task vehicle) product line with these floating-rotor, multi-piston big brake kits for 2019 and newer Honda Talon side-by-sides. Six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers with larger floating rotors improve braking performance…

Wilwood Engineering has introduced a new EPB caliper

Wilwood Expands EPB Caliper Applications

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Engineering has added new EPB (electric parking brake) stand-alone electric parking brake caliper sizes, now available for rotors up to 15.00 inches in diameter in .15-inch-1.25-inch widths. The larger units are sized for use on the…

Wilwood introduced new parking-brake calipers

Wilwood Intros Parking-Brake Calipers

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Engineering has added new MC4 stand-alone mechanical parking-brake caliper sizes, now available for 11.00-inch-14.00-inch diameter rotors in .25inch-1.10-inch widths. The larger units are sized for use on the rear of many cars and trucks. The newly…

Wilwood Disc Brakes Releases Lug-Drive Rotor Adapters for Wide 5 and 5x5 Race Hubs

Wilwood Releases Lug-Drive Rotor Adapters

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood Racing has engineered an innovative new Lug-Drive dynamic-mount rotor system specifically for race cars using Wide 5 and 5×5 hubs. The new floating rotor Lug-Drive system simplifies assembly with a single snap ring in place of…

Wilwood released Big Brake Kits for the C8 Chevrolet Corvette

Wilwood Releases Big Brake Kits for C8 Corvette

CAMARILLO, Calif. — The rear-engine eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette delivers exotic performance and style. Wilwood Disc Brakes has engineered an upgraded SX6R front big brake kit with Lug-Drive™ technology using dynamically mounted 15-inch diameter rotors, which provide increased brake torque and…

Wilwood is introducing new rear big brake kits for classic Porsche 911s

Wilwood Releases Porsche Rear Brake

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Classic Porsche 911 sports car owners now have new rear brake upgrade options from Wilwood Disc Brakes. Modern braking power comes from motorsports-proven forged aluminum Dynapro four-piston calipers engineered for 911s from 1969-1989 using OE hubs with…

Wilwood released new Superlite brake kits for 1969-89 Porsche 911s

Wilwood Superlite Kits for 1969-1989 Porsche 911

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering’s motorsports-proven Superlite calipers are the foundation for new front brake kits for the 1969-1989 Porsche 911 using original-equipment (OE) hubs. No modifications are needed to upgrade original twin piston calipers to Wilwood’s new axle set…