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Wilwood Powerlite Caliper 120-8729-BK

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Powerlite Radial Mount

The Powerlite four piston radial mount caliper starts at 2.26 pounds with a sleek profile, superior strength, lightweight and durable in higher temperature situations. Easily adapted to a wide range of sports, rally, and off road driving applications.

Strength comes from a combination of process and design. The process of stress-flow forging re-aligns the metal's grain structure within the contour of the caliper body. This eliminates the stresses and interruptions to the internal grain structure that occur when machining a straight block billet. The FEA generated radial transition design eliminates steps and shoulders in the area between the piston housing body and the caliper bridges. Incorporating a radius in this critical area substantially increases resistance to deflection and caliper separation under load.

The Powerlite uses a new 7912 type brake pad that is supported from the top by Quick-clip pad retainers. This eliminates the need for a pad support step in the bottom of the caliper and adds additional clearance for mounting closer to the hub on small wheel and rotor applications. The pad radius matches to rotor diameters between 9.45" (240,0 mm) and 11.75" (298,5 mm), and the caliper fits easily inside many 13.00" (330,2) wheel applications. The Quick-Clips also accommodate easy pad access without caliper removal. Brake pad compounds are available for the full range of sport and competition applications.

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    Wilwood Engineering 

    Founded in 1977 by Bill Wood, Wilwood Engineering, Inc. has grown to become a leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance disc brake systems. With decades of experience, Wilwood has developed a vast range of brake components and innovative engineering techniques that allow us to create reliable brake systems for virtually any application. Our expertise lies in the rapid development of custom-engineered brake systems, utilizing a unique blend of off-the-shelf and custom-made components.

    While we are renowned for crafting brakes for competitive motorsports, our capabilities extend far beyond the racetrack. Wilwood also designs and manufactures braking systems for agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, utility vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, and military vehicles, including heavy-duty brakes for the U.S. military’s Humvee. This versatility showcases our commitment to delivering exceptional braking performance across a variety of industries and uses.

    Our headquarters, based in Camarillo, California, is home to a dedicated team of over 320 employees. We stock an extensive inventory of more than 300 brake calipers, 200 rotor designs, and 100 master cylinder options, alongside a wide range of brackets, valves, fittings, and brake lines. Our inventory ranges from compact calipers for go-karts and light-duty vehicles to robust, original equipment brakes designed for demanding military applications.

    Wilwood’s engineering team employs cutting-edge tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), and advanced dynamic and cycle testing equipment to ensure that our products deliver the highest levels of performance and reliability. Our proprietary inventory of on-the-shelf components allows us to provide cost-effective, high-quality solutions for even the most complex braking challenges.

    As an ISO 9000-compliant company, we pride ourselves on maintaining exceptional quality standards, with extensive experience in achieving original equipment manufacturer (OEM) quality levels at or below 100 parts per million (PPM).

    Whether you’re looking for a high-performance brake system for motorsports or a custom solution for industrial and military applications, Wilwood Engineering is committed to delivering unmatched performance, precision, and reliability.

    Whether you’re looking for a high-performance brake system for motorsports or a custom solution for industrial and military applications, Wilwood Engineering is committed to delivering unmatched performance, precision, and reliability.

    Wilwood Engineering – Where Precision Meets Performance

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Wilwood Engineering 

Founded in 1977 by Bill Wood, Wilwood Engineering, Inc. has grown to become a leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance disc brake systems. With decades of experience, Wilwood has developed a vast range of brake components and innovative engineering techniques that allow us to create reliable brake systems for virtually any application. Our expertise lies in the rapid development of custom-engineered brake systems, utilizing a unique blend of off-the-shelf and custom-made components.

While we are renowned for crafting brakes for competitive motorsports, our capabilities extend far beyond the racetrack. Wilwood also designs and manufactures braking systems for agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, utility vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, and military vehicles, including heavy-duty brakes for the U.S. military’s Humvee. This versatility showcases our commitment to delivering exceptional braking performance across a variety of industries and uses.

Our headquarters, based in Camarillo, California, is home to a dedicated team of over 320 employees. We stock an extensive inventory of more than 300 brake calipers, 200 rotor designs, and 100 master cylinder options, alongside a wide range of brackets, valves, fittings, and brake lines. Our inventory ranges from compact calipers for go-karts and light-duty vehicles to robust, original equipment brakes designed for demanding military applications.

Wilwood’s engineering team employs cutting-edge tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), and advanced dynamic and cycle testing equipment to ensure that our products deliver the highest levels of performance and reliability. Our proprietary inventory of on-the-shelf components allows us to provide cost-effective, high-quality solutions for even the most complex braking challenges.

As an ISO 9000-compliant company, we pride ourselves on maintaining exceptional quality standards, with extensive experience in achieving original equipment manufacturer (OEM) quality levels at or below 100 parts per million (PPM).

Whether you’re looking for a high-performance brake system for motorsports or a custom solution for industrial and military applications, Wilwood Engineering is committed to delivering unmatched performance, precision, and reliability.

Whether you’re looking for a high-performance brake system for motorsports or a custom solution for industrial and military applications, Wilwood Engineering is committed to delivering unmatched performance, precision, and reliability.

Wilwood Engineering – Where Precision Meets Performance

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  • BrandWilwood
  • SKUwil120-8729-BK
  • UPC889545108118

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