Black calipers do not settle the wheel-clearance question. Wilwood 140-11857-BK is the six-piston D8-6 front replacement-caliper kit in black powder coat for the listed 1965-82 Corvettes, using the stock front rotor and mounting arrangement.
What is in the box
Left/right D8-6 front replacement calipers in Black Powder Coat; forged billet-aluminum bodies with stainless-steel pistons and high-temperature seals.
One axle set of D8 brake pads and the included stainless braided 220-7699 line kit.
Stock rotors, hubs and vehicle mounting brackets are retained and are not included.
Reuse suitable original front caliper mounting bolts and washers as directed by DS808.
Match it to the car
Manufacturer stock applications are Chevrolet Corvette C2, 1965-67, and C3, 1968 and 1969-82. Confirm the original front mounting arrangement and serviceable stock rotors. This is a caliper replacement, not a universal axle or spindle conversion.
Before the wrench comes out
Compare the wheel-clearance diagram with the actual wheel before ordering. Wilwood says the kit may fit 15-inch wheels; diameter alone is not a fit check. Its page identifies 1965-66 OE “JK” steel wheels and some replica alloys as needing a 3/16-inch or wider spacer. Any required spacer is separate; confirm stud engagement and wheel geometry.
DS808 requires at least 0.080 inch between the caliper and wheel in all areas. Reuse the front OE caliper bolts/washers with the specified threadlocker and vehicle mounting torque; the rotors shown in the diagram are not supplied.
The current exact product page names ProMatrix pads, while the shared installation sheet lists BP-10. A D8 pad set is included, but the supplied compound needs confirmation before ordering; this listing does not promise one of the conflicting compounds.
The original rubber hoses do not adapt to these calipers. Use the included braided line kit with the correct adapters for the caliper’s 1/8-27 NPT inlet, and follow the manual’s sealing and routing instructions. Check hose retention and clearance through full suspension travel and steering movement where applicable.
Have an experienced brake installer inspect the existing rotors, brackets and hardware, assess the master cylinder and front/rear brake balance, then bleed, leak-test, bed the pads and follow the manual’s minimum test procedure before road use.
Manufacturer specifications and exact applications
Installation instructions - ds808; includes 140-11857-BK