Wilwood 6 piston Super Duty brake kit ncluding calipers, rotors, and hardware on a white background
Two 13.5 inch vented Crane Axle 05+ Super Duty front brakes with text on a white background
Wilwood Dynalite 6-piston calipers on a white background
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Crane Axle Front Unit Bearing Wilwood 6 Piston Lightweight Brake Kit

CA01039N6P

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The Crane Axle Front Unit Bearing Wilwood 6 Piston Lightweight Brake Kit is designed for high-performance off-road and fabricated chassis applications using 2005+ Ford Super Duty unit bearings. Built around Wilwood forged billet 6-piston calipers and large diameter vented rotors, this system improves braking performance while reducing unsprung weight and rotating mass compared to heavier OEM-style brake assemblies.

Engineered specifically for Crane Axle Magnum Knuckle and Super Duty unit bearing adapter systems, this bolt-on package combines lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum rotor hats with laser-cut caliper brackets for accurate caliper alignment and improved serviceability. The reduction in rotating mass helps improve suspension response and steering feel while maintaining the clamping force needed for large tires, high-horsepower drivetrains, and aggressive off-road use.

Includes:

  • (2) Wilwood 6-Piston Forged Billet Calipers with Brake Pads
  • (2) Wilwood 13.5" Vented Rotors
  • (2) Crane Axle Machined Aluminum Rotor Hats
  • (2) Crane Axle Bolt-On Front Brake Brackets
  • All Required Installation Hardware

Specifications 


  • Designed for 2005+ Ford Super Duty unit bearings
  • Rotor Diameter: 13.5"
  • Caliper Type: Wilwood Dynalite 6-Piston
  • Caliper Material: Forged Billet Aluminum
  • Rotor Style: Vented
  • Rotor Hat Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Bolt-on front brake mounting system
  • Rotor bolts safety-wire ready
  • Compatible wheel patterns: 8x6.5" and 8x170mm
  • Manufactured in the USA

Fitment 
Make Model Year Range Axle Application
Ford F-250 Super Duty 2005+ Front Unit Bearing Axle
Ford F-350 Super Duty 2005+ Front Unit Bearing Axle
-- Tube Chassis & Custom Buggy Builds -- Front Unit Bearing Axle

Fitment Notes:

  • Designed for Crane Axle Magnum Knuckle systems
  • Compatible with Crane Axle 2005+ Super Duty unit bearing adapters
  • Fits 8x6.5" and 8x170mm wheel patterns
  • Intended for off-road and fabricated chassis applications

Tech Insight 

Reducing unsprung weight is critical in high-speed off-road suspension systems because lighter wheel-end components allow the suspension to react more quickly to terrain changes. Heavy brake assemblies increase rotational inertia and place additional demand on suspension damping and steering components.

This brake system combines forged billet aluminum calipers with lightweight aluminum rotor hats to reduce wheel-end mass while maintaining high clamping force and heat management. The 13.5" vented rotors increase braking leverage and thermal capacity, helping maintain consistent brake performance during repeated hard braking events commonly encountered in rock racing, desert use, and high-horsepower off-road applications.