AERO6-DM Direct-Mount Truck Front Brake Kit- 2020 Ford Raptor

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Here is a quick review of my install and initial impressions of the AERO6 Front kit from Wilwood.

Installation:

Overall, not bad. Pretty straight forward. The install video on the link below is on a different year as the body mount for the OEM brake line is in a different location. I wasn't great at taking a bunch of pictures but the video on their site shows the install pretty much as it goes.

Biggest snag I ran into was the driver's side brake line thread was partially crushed at the very bottom. Had to use a thread dye/tap kit m10-1.5 but because of the limited space had to use it by hand and got lucky to clean it up enough to get it to thread to the adapter provided by Wilwood.

The retaining clips to the brake lines are a big pain to get back in because of the angle on my production year, if you have it like the one in the video it would be MUCH easier.


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Overall, for the price you can't beat it. Bleeding wasn't hard with a friend.

They stop great, but keep in mind my only reference is street use hard stops and daily driving. We will see how they do when I tow. I don't have any other references than that they do grab really well and will throw you. I presume a set of new pads and SS lines would do the same but having 6 pistons helps. The kit is overall much lighter than the OEM front brakes as well. I couldn't find the OEM or Wilwood weight specs but once I loaded everything into the Wilwood box, FML It was MUCH heavier than when loaded with the Wilwood components. Anyway, thank you to @Nick@Apollo-Optics for great pricing on this kit and great customer service as always. I am very happy with it.
 
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Pictures look great and I appreciate you sharing them along with the install tips! The brake lines are always a pain on these trucks. My theory is that Ford is using some sort of power tool for the fitment and >50% of the time they're cross-threaded during manufacturing. I'm glad you were able to get it to work and are happy with the results!

If anyone else is in the market, feel free to reach out here at Apollo and I'll be happy to help get you dialed in!

Ford Raptor Wilwood AERO6-DM Big Brake Kit from Apollo Optics!
 

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Pictures look great and I appreciate you sharing them along with the install tips! The brake lines are always a pain on these trucks. My theory is that Ford is using some sort of power tool for the fitment and >50% of the time they're cross-threaded during manufacturing. I'm glad you were able to get it to work and are happy with the results!

If anyone else is in the market, feel free to reach out here at Apollo and I'll be happy to help get you dialed in!

Ford Raptor Wilwood AERO6-DM Big Brake Kit from Apollo Optics!
Are these likely to fit under the stock beadlock rims?
 

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They are designed to fit 17" wheels, but they have not been tested yet under the stock beadlock wheels. I know that the Alcon kit required a 6mm spacer for clearance. Wilwood has not tested this.
any update to this, anyone know if the kit does in fact work with the 17" factory stock beadlock wheels?
 

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any update to this, anyone know if the kit does in fact work with the 17" factory stock beadlock wheels?

Did you ever find out if these fit stock 17" beadlocks? Looking to get a pair,but dont need any drama.
Thanks

We've confirmed fitment with 17-18 and 19-20 factory beadlock capable wheels. We've not been able to confirm fitment of the Gen 1 beadlock capable wheels.
 

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We've confirmed fitment with 17-18 and 19-20 factory beadlock capable wheels. We've not been able to confirm fitment of the Gen 1 beadlock capable wheels.
so what your saying is they fit Gen2 & Gen3...but no one knows if they fit Gen 1? Wouldnt a 17/18 Beadlock be the same on any Raptor..or am i missing something? I wrote Wilwood direct,but no reply...Hard to buy something when company cant confirm fit.Anyone out there know?
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so what your saying is they fit Gen2 & Gen3...but no one knows if they fit Gen 1? Wouldnt a 17/18 Beadlock be the same on any Raptor..or am i missing something? I wrote Wilwood direct,but no reply...Hard to buy something when company cant confirm fit.Anyone out there know?
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Every wheel that's even been put on any Raptor, whether it's Gen 1, 2, or 3 is a 17x8.5 +34 fitment. However, the design of the wheel spokes on the backside is what can cause the fitment issues, unfortunately. Back when I had my Gen 2 and we were test fitting Alcon brakes, I found that my stock non-BL wheels would clear the Alcon, but the BL wheels required the 6mm spacer - even though the fitment was identical.

Unfortunately, unlike an aftermarket manufacturer, Ford won't give us the fitment diagrams of their stock wheels, so the only way to do it would be to test fit them.
 
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