Wilwood Quick Disconnect Kit -3 AN

Swap Brake Components in Seconds Without Touching a Bleeder Screw

The Wilwood 260-16771 No-Bleed Quick Disconnect Fitting Kit gives you a complete pair of dry break -3 AN fittings engineered for race environments where every second counts. A single quarter-turn disconnects the line without tools, and an internal high-tension spring-loaded seal locks out air and fluid the moment you pull apart — no drips, no air intrusion, no bleed job. Whether you are swapping calipers between heats at a circle track event, changing a master cylinder in the pits, or pre-bleeding a spare hydraulic clutch assembly in the garage, the Wilwood 260-16771 makes it possible to configure and swap hydraulic brake components with the same confidence as a standard threaded fitting, in a fraction of the time.

Key Features

• No-bleed dry break design — internal spring-loaded seal prevents air entry and fluid loss on disconnect
• Quarter-turn tool-free disconnect — change calipers, master cylinders, or clutch components without wrenches
• Precision-machined aluminum construction with Type III hard anodized finish for corrosion resistance
• Lightweight at 0.6 oz per fitting — minimal added weight for race builds
• Straight -3 AN male flare thread on both male and female fittings
• Non-swiveling, non-valved design ensures maximum fluid flow with zero restriction
• Once connected, holds as securely as any conventional threaded brake line fitting
• Race-proven in circle track, off-road, and endurance road racing applications

Specifications

What's Included

• 1x Male quick-disconnect fitting (P/N 260-16769) — -3 AN male flare, aluminum, Type III hard anodized
• 1x Female quick-disconnect fitting (P/N 260-16770) — -3 AN male flare, aluminum, Type III hard anodized
• Sold as a complete pair (kit P/N 260-16771)

About Wilwood

Wilwood Engineering has been designing and manufacturing high-performance brake systems in Camarillo, California since 1977. Every Wilwood component is engineered for motorsport demands first, then adapted for street and enthusiast use. The 260-16771 quick disconnect kit is part of Wilwood's broader fittings and lines catalog, which carries the same precision and track-tested standards as their flagship calipers and rotors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wilwood 260-16771 is a no-bleed dry break quick disconnect fitting kit for -3 AN hydraulic brake or clutch lines. It allows you to disconnect and reconnect brake components without bleeding the system, making it ideal for race pit stops, caliper swaps, and pre-staged spare component setups.

No. The internal spring-loaded seal in each fitting closes the moment you disconnect, preventing air from entering and fluid from escaping. When you reconnect, the sealed ends mate together and fluid flow resumes without introducing air into the system.

Both the male and female fittings use a -3 AN (JIC 37 degree flare) male thread connection on the brake line side. They are designed to work with standard -3 AN braided stainless flex lines.

Yes, the 260-16771 is a universal product designed for any vehicle using -3 AN hydraulic brake or clutch lines. It is commonly used on circle track race cars, road race cars, off-road vehicles, drag cars, and any performance vehicle running aftermarket Wilwood or equivalent brake systems plumbed with -3 AN lines.

Part 260-16769 is the male fitting sold individually. Part 260-16770 is the female fitting sold individually. Part 260-16771 is the complete kit containing both the male and female fitting as a matched pair — one complete connection point for a single brake line.

Yes. The fittings are compatible with any hydraulic system plumbed with -3 AN lines, including hydraulic clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder setups common on performance and race vehicles.

Both fittings are precision-machined from aluminum and finished with a Type III hard anodize coating for corrosion resistance and durability under harsh racing conditions. Each fitting weighs only 0.6 oz, minimizing unsprung weight additions.

The 260-16771 kit provides components for one complete disconnection point on a brake line — one male end and one female end. To convert an entire race car with multiple quick-disconnect points, you would need one kit per connection location.

No tools are required to connect or disconnect. A simple quarter-turn motion locks and unlocks the fittings. Initial installation of the fittings onto AN brake line ends requires standard AN wrench flats, but day-to-day caliper swaps and component changes require no tools at all.

Wilwood does not rate the 260-16771 for DOT-regulated street brake systems. These fittings are designed and marketed for closed-course motorsport use. Consult with your local regulations and a qualified brake technician before using on any street-driven vehicle.

Installation Instructions

1. Thread the male fitting (260-16769) onto the -3 AN male flare end of one brake line segment and tighten with AN wrenches to the appropriate torque spec.
2. Thread the female fitting (260-16770) onto the -3 AN male flare end of the mating brake line segment or component port and tighten securely.
3. Pre-bleed the brake system with the fittings connected to ensure no air is present in the lines.
4. To disconnect, align the fittings and rotate a quarter-turn counterclockwise. The spring-loaded seals close automatically, retaining fluid in both sides of the line.
5. To reconnect, align the male and female ends, press together, and rotate a quarter-turn clockwise until you feel and hear the positive lock engage.
6. Verify no fluid leakage around the connection before returning the vehicle to service.