Wilwood Complete Superlite Brake System | 1955-1957 Bel Air (Ridetech Spindle)

Wilwood Complete Superlite Brake System for 1955-1957 Chevy with RideTech or Heidt’s 2″ drop spindle (commonly used in RideTech CoilOver & Air Suspension Systems).  Fits most 17″ and larger wheels, verify fitment with template.  Fitment includes Bel Air, 210 & 150. 

Kit Includes:

• Front Superlite 6 Piston Calipers (Red or Black)
• Front 12.88″ Rotors, 1.1″ thick, Drilled and Slotted
• Front -3 Stainless Steel Braided Lines with fittings (16″)
• Rear Superlite 4 piston Calipers (Red or Black)
• Rear 12.88″ Rotors, 1.1″ thick Drilled and Slotted with parking brake assembly
• Rear -3 Stainless Steel Braided Lines with fittings (14″)
• Parking Brake Cables

This Brake System is offered for 2 different axle flanges: (Not available for stock 55-57 Chevy axle flange)

• 10 & 12 Bolt Chevy with 2.75″ or 2.81″ Offset 
• 9″ Ford – Big Ford – New Style / Torino with 2.5″ Offset
• Other variation available upon request

When converting from drum brakes to disc brakes a new Master Cylinder is required.  The Wilwood Tandem Aluminum Master Cylinder is great looking all-in-one solution.   They are available in 3 finishes; Bare, Black E-Coat and Media Burnished.  Bore size selection is important to create the desired pedal feel, we have found the information below to be a good rule of thumb.  

• 11″-12″ rotors with Manual Brakes – 15/16″ Bore
• 11″-12″ rotors with Power Brakes – 1″ Bore
• 13-14″ rotors with Manual Brakes – 7/8″ Bore
• 13-14″ rotors with Power Brakes – 1″ Bore