AutoZone part II
Racer
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From: stillwater ok
Thank you to the forum again. I learned a long time ago that no matter how much you think you know, you never know enough. YES the calipers that we sell are S/S sleeved. Thank you for helping me see the light.:bb
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by Kalway
Meh I've got the original brakes and they aren't leaking! 
25 years... now THAT'S quality.
25 years... now THAT'S quality. When I bought my black Vette in '99, it still had the factory brakes, as I had to drill the rivets. Pads may have been changed, and lower ball joints were changed. But, stock calipers and rotors on a 22 year old car is commendable. It didn't stop well when I got it, but it is worth mention.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by The_Dude
I still have the stock calipers. They last a lot longer if the fluid is flushed every once in a while.
That's a VERY good point. Every few years it's a good idea to change the brake fluid. Keeps everything operating smooth. It can be a pain, but it's worth it in the long run.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
When I bought my black Vette in '99, it still had the factory brakes, as I had to drill the rivets. Pads may have been changed, and lower ball joints were changed. But, stock calipers and rotors on a 22 year old car is commendable. It didn't stop well when I got it, but it is worth mention.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by copter
The reason I have to buy new ones is because one of my inside bleeders to fuged up.By the way what are the white boxed parts?
The rebuilt stuff that AutoZone sells usually comes in white boxes.
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Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by RedBad1979
When i bought my '79 in 2004 it still had the original rotors and I had to drill the rivets to get them off. They were rusted but after some cleaning I reinstalled the rotors and only replaced calippers and pads.... breaks work fine except a runout problem that I'll take care of soon
Did you check bearings? They can go bad and have a huge impact on runout.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Did you check bearings? They can go bad and have a huge impact on runout.
The bearings are fine..... I'm sure I have runout problems because I reinstalled the old rotors without any shims.... wait a second.... what were those rusted things that fell on the floor when I pulled the rotors ??? Hmmmm..... maybe I should have paid a little more attention.....
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by RedBad1979
The bearings are fine..... I'm sure I have runout problems because I reinstalled the old rotors without any shims.... wait a second.... what were those rusted things that fell on the floor when I pulled the rotors ??? Hmmmm..... maybe I should have paid a little more attention.....
Well if they weren't e-brake parts falling out you may have lost a shim. Did you keep them or toss them, or leave them on the floor under the bench?
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Well if they weren't e-brake parts falling out you may have lost a shim. Did you keep them or toss them, or leave them on the floor under the bench?
... I have to return the front left calipper to AutoZone because of a bad spot face where the copper washer goes.... I'll then correct runout and bleed the system one more time. Right now I don't have paint and no interior so it's not very high on the priority list
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by RedBad1979
Right now I don't have paint and no interior so it's not very high on the priority list
You doing custom seats or sticking with stock ones? What color do you plan to paint the car?