50 SUPER CHEVY OCTOBER^2019
TECH UP SIZING
This is the Forged Dynalite four-piston
caliper. The Forged Billet Dynalite caliper
is a generational enhancement of the
venerable Wilwood Forged Dynalite
series calipers. Especially appealing is
the single split bridge and absence of a
spacer design, which enhances strength
and appearance.11
With the Dynalite caliper properly
mounted, we’re checking side clearances
to make sure it is centered on the rotor.
Brake pads should slip right into the
caliper and enjoy plenty of room to move
around. Did you thoroughly clean any
oil off the brake rotor? Top bleeders are
used for bleeding; never the lowers. The
calipers have four bleeders so they can be
used for left or right hand installation.12
Brake pad replacement is simple and
easy. Remove the cotter pin and replace
the pads.13
We’re using the Wilwood braided stainless
brake hydraulic hoses (PN -) with
the Dynalite brakes. Braided stainless
hoses do not give, which means a firmer
pedal and more power to the pads.14
What makes these -inch rotors
awesome is wheel fitment. Wheel sizes
as small as -inches will fit over the
Wilwood -inch disc brakes. Here are
some typical -inch -spokes.15
Pack the bearings thoroughly where
grease has clearly passed through and
has contacted all of the rollers. Massage
the heck out of the bearings. We see
wheel bearings with excessive amounts of
grease, which is not necessary, but ensure
the bearings are adequately packed. You
can also spy the stainless fasteners that
attach the slotted and drilled rotor to the
aluminum hub. Each of these received
a dab of red threadlocker before being
torqued to spec.9
Slip the hub onto the spindle and seat
the inner bearing. Did you remember
to install the seal and lube the lip? Once
seated, install the outer bearing and
make sure it is seated. Install the flat
washer and castle nut and tighten until
snug. Confirm the bearings are seated.
Spin the hub. It should roll smoothly and
without resistance or slop. Torque the
castle nut to ft-lb, then, back off to the
next cotter pin position.10