What is the main benefit of using an aluminum brake hat?

Aluminum brake hats are chosen for their strength and ability to minimize weight. Reducing unsprung mass can contribute to better overall vehicle handling and performance.

What does 'short offset' mean for this brake hat?

A short offset means the hat is designed for applications where space is limited, often requiring an offset of less than 1.00 inch. This allows it to fit within tighter wheel wells or with specific caliper setups.

What type of rotors can I use with this hat?

This hat features threaded rotor mount holes, making it compatible with standard through-hole mount rotors. It can also be used with T-Nuts or bobbins if you are using specially machined slotted hole dynamic mount rotors.

Wilwood GT Series Big Brake Hat 170-11305

Name: Wilwood Hat-BB Front ..535in Offset 5 x 4.72 - 12 on 8.75in
Brand: Wilwood
SKU: wilwood-wilwood-hat-bb-front-535in-offset-5-x-4-72-12-on-8-75in-t14-139917
Price: 228.52 USD
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Wilwood Hat-BB Front ..535in Offset 5 x 4.72 - 12 on 8.75in

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Wilwood GT Series Big Brake Short Offset Hat. Precision machined aluminum alloy for strength and low weight.

Key Features

Fits 5 x 4.72-inch (120mm) wheel bolt patterns.
Features a short offset of 0.535 inches, ideal for narrow space applications.
Precision machined from strong aluminum alloys for a good balance of strength and low weight.
Threaded rotor mount holes allow for use with standard through-hole mount rotors.
Can be used with T-Nuts or bobbins for specially machined dynamic mount rotors.
Designed to work with matched Wilwood rotor hardware kits for reliable performance.

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Product Details

When you're upgrading your braking system to handle more spirited driving or track days, the right components make all the difference. This Wilwood GT Series Big Brake Hat is a key piece for building a custom setup, especially when you're working with limited space. It's designed to work with specific Wilwood rotors and hardware, forming a solid foundation for improved stopping power.

These hats are precision machined from strong aluminum alloys, which means they offer good strength while keeping weight down. That's important for unsprung mass, which can affect how your car handles. The threaded rotor mount holes are a practical detail, allowing you to use them with standard through-hole rotors or even specialized T-Nuts and bobbins for dynamic mount rotors. This hat features a short offset, making it suitable for applications where space is tight, often with offsets less than an inch.

This particular hat is set up for a 5 x 4.72-inch (120mm) bolt pattern and has a 0.535-inch offset. It's designed to be a reliable part of your custom big brake setup, providing consistent performance when paired with the correct Wilwood rotor and hardware kits.