Lets Talk Brake Kits

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I see no reason why you could not run Wilwoods very common 14"x1.25" GT rotor in place of the supplied 12.88" with the SL6R caliper kit if this is the caliper you feel you need. The caliper bracket supplied with the SL6R race kit is the same dimension as the FNSL6R 14" kit. You will just need to utilize a spacer (usually supplied with the radial mount bracket) on the 2 mounting studs to raise the caliper up to sit correctly on the rotor. Let me know if you need us to quote you on this setup and I will contact our Wilwood rep to sort out your particular needs and get you a price.

Another suggestion would be to just purchase the FNSL6R 14" kit (only lacking the Thermlock Pistons) and run it. Assuming this is more for the street with an occasional track appearance, you may benefit from the standard stainless pistons with dust boots that the FNSL6R's utilize? The SL6R "race" kit is nice if you really need the thermlock pistons, but you do lose the dust boot that does help in street applications. Just something to think about.

Regards, Jay

Yeah I would be interested in knowing is that conversion can be done..or if you could just order it with the larger caliper from the get go...saving a little extra from having to purchase 2 sets of rotors. I like the thought of thermlock, as if I get heavier into racing I will already have them. The car will make close to 500rwhp, and with the RR kmember, tubular a arms, 10 bolt, lighter seats, lighter wheels, etc, the car will be fairly light as full street fbodies go (probably closer to 3400 with full tank).