Vette Brakes and Products Inc
01-15-2017, 10:37 AM
#2
Easiest way to find out is to call them during business hours and ask. I've had vendors ask me my user name and once they verify I'm a member of the forum they provide instructions on how to obtain the discount. I believe I've done this with VB&P but can't absolutely swear it. Almost all will extend 10% just for asking. Good luck, Russ
01-15-2017, 05:23 PM
#3
Team Owner
Over the 22 years I have had my '72, VBP has been the prime supply house for my parts purchases....so nothing against them....
But most of the purchases have been toward performance mods in suspension.....
on the brakes, I can't remember who I got the O ring pistons/conversion kits from.....nearly 20 years ago.....SO, I recommend you take the calipers down to check if they are Stainless Lined on the piston bores, IF so, you are good to go, just need a conversion/replacement kit of pistons/seals/etc the old OEM calipers are cast iron, and weight more than the law allows....
but they rusted on the bores with that stupid DOT3-4 fluid.....which is why I run DOT5 what will not absorb water.....
so maybe take at least one caliper apart and prove with over 90% probability that it already is SS lined, then go from there.....
the SS lined units run with O ring pistons or the old style lip seals....which tend to leak like krazy.....
the number ONE PIA on my car in this 22 years now, has been the FRONT brakes, never the rears....same ****, go figger.....
But most of the purchases have been toward performance mods in suspension.....
on the brakes, I can't remember who I got the O ring pistons/conversion kits from.....nearly 20 years ago.....SO, I recommend you take the calipers down to check if they are Stainless Lined on the piston bores, IF so, you are good to go, just need a conversion/replacement kit of pistons/seals/etc the old OEM calipers are cast iron, and weight more than the law allows....
but they rusted on the bores with that stupid DOT3-4 fluid.....which is why I run DOT5 what will not absorb water.....so maybe take at least one caliper apart and prove with over 90% probability that it already is SS lined, then go from there.....
the SS lined units run with O ring pistons or the old style lip seals....which tend to leak like krazy.....
the number ONE PIA on my car in this 22 years now, has been the FRONT brakes, never the rears....same ****, go figger.....