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Wilwood D154 Front Caliper Kits - Black Powder Coat Caliper - Metric GM - Black Powdercoat

Wilwood D154 Front Caliper Kits - Black Powder Coat Caliper - Metric GM - Black Powdercoat

SKU:140-12097-BK

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The Wilwood D154 Front Caliper Kit is a high-performance brake component designed as a direct bolt-on replacement for factory "Metric" calipers used on mid-size GM vehicles and small trucks from 1978 through 2002. Constructed with forged billet aluminum bodies, these calipers offer a lightweight yet durable alternative to OEM cast iron units, enhancing braking performance and reducing unsprung weight. Stainless steel pistons and competition-style high-temperature seals ensure resistance to rust, bore pitting, and thermal degradation, making them suitable for demanding driving conditions. The black powder coat finish provides corrosion resistance and a sleek appearance, while the high-strength design improves overall brake system reliability and fade resistance during intense use.

These Wilwood D154 calipers are compatible with a range of GM models equipped with disc brakes from 1978 to 2002, making them ideal for street and performance applications. They serve as direct replacements for OEM calipers, requiring no modifications for installation. The kit is suitable for use in street, track, or light racing environments where improved braking response and durability are desired. Installation involves standard bolt-on procedures, and the kit typically includes the calipers and necessary mounting hardware. Designed to upgrade the braking system of compatible GM vehicles, these calipers deliver enhanced stopping power and long-lasting performance.

Overview

Wilwood's D154 Front Caliper Kit is a direct bolt-on 1 or 2 piston, lightweight, high-strength, extreme duty alternative to the OE cast iron "Metric" calipers that were used on a wide range of factory disc brake equipped mid size GM cars and small trucks beginning in 1978. Use of this caliper can still be found on some GM models as late as the year 2002. Forged billet aluminum bodies, stainless steel pistons, and competition style high-temperature seals put an end to the rust, bore pitting, and seal failures that plague the OE caliper design. D154 calipers provide low-maintenance performance and a huge weight savings with high temperature reliability for the street and track. D154 calipers mount in the stock location over stock rotors; use the original style OE D154 brake pads and an OE M10-1.5 banjo bolt brake line mounting. D154 Calipers can be used with most wheels that clear the OE calipers. The front calipers with 2.50" piston provide 4.90 square inches of piston area per caliper, in order to maintain the original front to rear brake bias and use of the OE master cylinder. The D154 is also available in a two piston version with 1.62 pistons, offering 4.12 square inches of area. Kits contain Wilwood's hardened slide pins and BP-10 high friction pads. Matching rear calipers are also available for custom installations. Custom stainless steel brake lines are also available.

Wilwood is a leading manufacturer of high-performance brake systems and components to fit a wide range of track and street applications. They offer everything from individual components like rotors, calipers, and pads to complete bolt-on kits.

Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brake systems. Since the company’s inception in 1977 by Bill Wood, we have developed a substantial matrix of brake components and engineering techniques that allow us to quickly and reliably create brake systems for almost any application. Our core ability is the rapid development of custom engineered brake systems using a combination of off-the-shelf and custom components. In addition to designing and manufacturing brakes for all types of competitive motorsports, Wilwood also manufactures brake systems and components for agricultural equipment, industrial applications, utility vehicles, snowmobiles, quads, motorcycles and military vehicles.

With headquarters in Camarillo, California, Wilwood employs approximately 320 people. We have on-shelf stock of more than 300 different brake calipers, 200 rotor designs, 100 master cylinder designs and a wide assortment of brackets, fittings, valves and brake lines. Our off-shelf brake calipers range in size from tiny calipers used on go-carts and light duty industrial equipment to heavy-duty original equipment brakes for the U.S. military Humvee.

Wilwood's engineering department uses the latest computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques in conjunction with finite element analysis, dynamic test and cycle test equipment to find high-performance and reliability solutions for the most difficult braking tasks. Our extensive inventory of proprietary on-the-shelf components allow us to provide cost-effective solutions for unique brake applications.

Wilwood is ISO 9000 compliant and has extensive experience maintaining quality levels of 100ppm or less for original equipment manufacturers.

Product Descripton:

  • Brake Caliper
  • D154
  • 1 Piston
  • Forged Aluminum
  • Black Powder Coat
  • 5.460 in Floating Mount
  • GM 1978-98
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