Wilwood Disc Brakes 140-8230 Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SUPERLITE 6 BIG BRAKE FRONT HAT KIT
WITH 14 INCH DIAMETER VENTED ROTOR
1997 - 2004 CHEVROLET C-5 CORVETTE
(1)
PART NUMBER
140-8230*
FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY
BEFORE OPERA TING VEHICLE, TESTTHE BRAKES UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS. MAKE SEVERAL STOPS
IN A SAFE AREA FROM LOW SPEEDS AND GRADUALLY WORK UP TO RACING SPEEDS. DO NOT RACE ON
UNVESTED BRAKES! ALWAYS UTILIZE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE.
IMPORTANT
READ DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY INCLUDED IN THE KIT.
WARNING: Some cleaners may stain or remove the finish on brake system components. Test the
cleaner on a hidden portion of the component before general use.
(1) FITS 2000-2003 OE C-5, Z06 AND SPECIALITYAFTERMARKET WHEELS, CHECK WHEEL CLEARANCE DIAGRAM, FIGURE 2
*DRILLED SRP ROTORS AVAILABLE; ADD -”D” TO END OF PART NUMBER WHEN ORDERING
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY PERSONS EXPERIENCED IN THE
INSTALLATION AND PROPER OPERATION OF DISC BRAKE SYSTEMS. ITIS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE PERSON INSTALLING ANY BRAKE COMPONENT OR KIT TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF
THE COMPONENT OR KIT FOR THAT PARTICULAR APPLICATION.
RACING EQUIPMENT AND BRAKES MUST BE MAINTAINED AND SHOULD BE CHECKED REGULARLY
FOR FATIGUE, DAMAGE AND WEAR.
Exploded Assembly Diagram and Parts List
D
P
IS
TO N
Figure 1. Typical Installation Configuration
1
2
3
3A
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
13A
2
6
2
2
2
24
24
2
4
4
4
4
16
4
4
250-8133
240-8127
160-8023/24
160-8025/26
170-8073
240-2509
230-6737
120-8000/01-RS
230-6001
240-2510
230-6231
300-7639
240-1159
15E-6707
15Q-6828
Bracket, Caliper Mounting
Washer Flat, 1.050 inch
GT Rotor - 1.25” X 14.00” Dia, 12 x 9.18” Bolt Circle (one each, right and left)
Rotor, SRP Drilled and Slotted (one each, right and left)
Hat
Washer, 1/2 inch
Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1.00 Long, 12 Point Stainless
Caliper, Billet Superlite 6R
Nut, Self-Locking Hex Head
Washer, Flat, 5/8 inch
Stud, 3/8-16 x 3/8-24 x 3.15 long (pre installed in bracket)
Spacer, .42” Long
Washer, Flat, 7/8 inch
Pad, Polymatrix “E” Compound, GT Rotor Kit
Pad, PolyMatrix “Q” Compound, SRP Rotor Kit
ITEM NO.
PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
NOTES:
Part Number 230-4572 Rotor Bolt Kit, includes part numbers 230-6737 and 240-2509
Part Number 250-8228 Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolt Kit, includes P/N 230-6001, 230-6231, 240-1159, 240-2510, 240-8127, 250-8133 & 300-7639
Item 3A is an optional item and is included with the “-”D” kits. Add “-D” to end of part number when ordering
Item 13A is an optional item and is included with the “-”D” kits. Add “-D” to end of part number when ordering
Wilwood offers an optional Braided Stainless Steel Hose Kit. Order part number 220-8176 (not included in kit)
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT SHOULD ONLY BE
PERFORMED BY PERSONS EXPERIENCED IN
THE INSTALLATION AND PROPER OPERATION
OF DISC BRAKE SYSTEMS.
NOTE
SPECIFIC PARTS MAY VARY FROM DIAGRAM
Important Notice - Read This First
Before any tear-down or disassembly begins, review the wheel clearance diagram (Figure 2, page 3) to verify that
there is adequate clearance with the wheels you will be using with this installation.
13
4
7
SRP ROTOR
3
8
9
12
ORIGINAL OEM BOLT AN
WASHER REINSTALLED
11
FROM THE BACK SIDE
10
EXISTING
PISTON
6
2
HUB
ASSEMBLY
1
6
5
GT ASYMMETRICAL GROOVE
PATTERN ROTOR
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