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REKUDO RK400-21 Front Disc Brake Calipers - Pair - Raw

Compatible with 1970-1981 Chevrolet® Camaro®, Pontiac® Firebird®/Trans Am and 1965-1982 Corvette® equipped with Front JL8 Brake System. This product is not created or sold by GM®.

Part # RK400-21

REKUDO RK400-21 Front Disc Brake Calipers - Pair - Raw

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Forged Aluminum JL8 Calipers - Pair with Raw Aluminum Finish & No Logo - Front The 4-wheel disc brake upgrade (Corvette® style 4-piston calipers for both front and rear) was offered on the 1968 Camaro® as a "Heavy Duty Service" package sold through the parts counter at Chevrolet® car dealers. In 1969, the 4-piston disc brakes could be ordered as a Regular Production Option (RPO) JL8 package on production vehicles. These high-end brakes were made available to support racing programs like the Sports Car Club of America® (SCCA), and Trans-Am® road racing series. This unique brake option is very rare and was only sold on about 200 production vehicles. The complete JL8 brake system is now available again with upgraded components like forged aluminum calipers, premium rotors, dust shields, brake hoses, spindles, hubs, and other parts. There are several options for caliper finish (with and without the REKUDO logo). This premium brake system can be used with the complete REKUDO suspension system. JL8 brake systems are ideal for use in all high-performance applications. SCCA®, Sports Car Club of America®, and Trans-Am® are registered trademarks of the Sports Car Club of America.

Features:

  • JL8 4-wheel disc brake system with 4-piston forged aluminum calipers
  • Caliper material - forged aluminum 7075 aircraft grade
  • Factory style rubber caliper piston dust seals to keep out road debris
  • Bleeder screws with caps – keeps bleeders clean
  • Uses 3rd generation Corvette® (C3) style brake pads – easy to service - available in a wide range of pad compounds
  • Calipers work with Rekudo front spindles, front hubs, rear caliper brackets, dust shields & rotors
  • Calipers are 50% lighter than stock (stock Cast Iron 12.5 lbs vs. Rekudo Forged AL 6.25 lbs)
  • Caliper finish options with or without REKUDO logo – red & black powdercoat or raw forged aluminum
  • Calipers designed with finite element analysis – for light weight and strength
  • Piston sizes optimized to maintain proper brake bias front to rear
  • 7/16” banjo bolt style brake hose attachment (Earls 977504ERL) - available separately for plumbing flexibility in custom applications
  • Calipers sold in pairs – for front or rear
Brand REKUDO
Disc Diameter11.75
Emission Code6
FinishAluminum
MaterialForged Aluminum
Product TypeBrake Calipers
QuantitySold as a Pair
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 90 Day
UPC090127105795
Manufacturer Part NumberRK400-21
Part NumberRK400-21
Instructions for RK400-21
Application: 1970-1981 F-body with Rekudo JL8 spindles RK600-02, and Stock 1965-1982 C2/C3 Corvette replacement REKUDO JL8 Brake System - Fitment Notes: 1970-1981 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird - Vehicles must use the whole REKUDO JL8 front and rear brake system since the parts are unique (front spindles, rotors, front hubs, dust shields, rear calipers adapters, calipers, and brake hoses/hardlines). The REKUDO JL8 front brake system must use the front spindle set RK600-02 (since it has the caliper mounts and spindle pin for the front calipers and front hubs). The REKUDO JL8 rear brakes work with the factory GM 10-bolt 8.2", 10-bolt 8.5", or 12-bolt rear axles (with staggered rear shocks) and factory C3 Corvette rear drum-style parking brakes (inside the hat of the rear rotors). The REKUDO JL8 rear brake system also fits the 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird (with the same rear axles shown above). 1965-1982 Corvette - Vehicles can use the REKUDO calipers and after-market brake hoses (brake hoses use banjo bolt attachment to the calipers). The rest of the brake system can retain stock factory parts. The REKUDO front hubs (fits 1969-1982 Corvette only) and rotors are the stock factory size and dimensions (so these also fit the Corvette). Slightly shorter bolts will be needed to attach the calipers on the Corvette (use two 7/16"-20 x 1.5" long Grade 8 bolts for each caliper). Minimum 15-inch diameter wheels are required for caliper clearance (low-profile wheel weights may be necessary for some 15-inch wheels). Use Front Spindles RK600-02 for Direct Mounting of The Front JL8 Calipers and Rear Caliper Adapters RK400-09 (for 1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird).
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