c2427

Was needing replace the calipers that are on my car that have been sitting awhile. Just need feedback on lip seal vs o-ring seal.

Thx CF

Velox

Well this is one of those many many opinions questions and if you search through the data here and at NCRS.org you will find numerous threads. I will get my feet wet and tell you I recommend O-ring calipers. The lip seal folks will be along real soon to add in. The O-ring people will talk about leak-free, easier maintenance, best for cars that are only occasionally driven etc. Try the search function and be prepared to do a lot of reading

redvetracr

just flip a coin

65 vette dude

I had two lip seal calipers leaking, so I replaced all of my calipers with oring.about four years ago. I have had no leaks since, and I noticed a nice firm pedal with orings. I would never go back to lip seals. By the way, Corvette Stainless Steel & Brakes(CSSB), doesn't even sell lip seal calipers any longer.....that should tell you something.

RestoMike

No coin flip here...I've seen too many lip seal piston failures. Like 65 Vette Dude would never go back to lip seal. The O ring technology while I will stop short saying is superior haven't had a O ring failure in 4 years since converting 2 cars. Dot 5 brake fluid is the 'baum diggity' as well.

c2427

It's clear everyone prefers the O-ring.

Now what about suppliers?

Thx Mike

Tampa Jerry

I have done about a half dozen O-ring conversions and have used Vette Brakes and Products in St. Pete, FL for parts. They are local for me. The kits I purchased cost me about $150 and include all O-rings, seals, pistons etc. It goes without saying that it is best to have the calipers sleeved in stainless steel first. Jerry

Powershift

Other good suppliers are Lone Star Caliper in Texas and CSSB Inc in Florida.

You can't go wrong with any of these three.

Larry

65 vette dude

Lone Star is a major supplier to most of the vette vendors, and they are a stand up company, who stands behind their products. I can also recommend Corvette Stainless Steel and Brakes. They were very helpful with a brake problem I had. Both sell high quality products.

RestoMike

65 Vette Dude speaks the truth regarding Lone Star. I've seen Ken McCormick and company in action with a issue I had a few years ago. He (they) handle it w/o blinking.