Calipers? Not again?!
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Calipers? Not again?!
Hopefully you guys can help me....
First thing is first. I need brakes bad! All new calipers from Advance and they are leaking...again. I heard LoneStar is very good. Is this true?
Secondly: I drilled out my front two hubs so I can put new rotors on...BUT do you have to do that to the rear two hubs also? How hard is that?
Im tired of leaking calipers! My vette is rear end is 'popping' around corners. (only when the brakes are applied) brakes are grabbing....
Im just gettin frustrated....taking a break tonight....
First thing is first. I need brakes bad! All new calipers from Advance and they are leaking...again. I heard LoneStar is very good. Is this true?
Secondly: I drilled out my front two hubs so I can put new rotors on...BUT do you have to do that to the rear two hubs also? How hard is that?
Im tired of leaking calipers! My vette is rear end is 'popping' around corners. (only when the brakes are applied) brakes are grabbing....
Im just gettin frustrated....taking a break tonight....
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I know the rear suspension is tired. And i believe the rear end needs to be rebuilt or replaced. But i know that the front left caliper is leaking. as soon as i saw this, all the problems started coming into play.
Obviously, calipers are the 1st thing to go....just need to know if Lonestar is good i guess.
You guys know more about this than i do.
Obviously, calipers are the 1st thing to go....just need to know if Lonestar is good i guess.
You guys know more about this than i do.
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You need to get the O ring type seals on the pistons in the calipers. If you want to do it once and forget it you need to do it right. Sooner or later you get what you pay for. Check out the O ring design calipers from Vette Brakes and Products. As far as the rear end. That noise could be U joints and or the clutches in the rear end. I would change the gear oil in the rearend and add one and a half bottle of additive for the clutches. Your local GM parts knows all about this stuff.
Good Luck
Good Luck
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I bought a single caliper for my 70 a few years back. I ordered it from a major supplier but it came in a Lone Star box. It was a good quality caliper that I have been pleased with.
Recently I ordered 4 calipers for my 65 from VBP. The calipers were great and the core refund fast. I only wish that I got them powder coated.
Recently I ordered 4 calipers for my 65 from VBP. The calipers were great and the core refund fast. I only wish that I got them powder coated.
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This option is pricey but Wilwood has come out this year with direct bolt on calipers for the c3 will fit over your stock rotors
I spoke with a manager at Wilwood and he said they just introduced them at the sema show.
Also on page 12 April issue Corvette Magazine
I spoke with a manager at Wilwood and he said they just introduced them at the sema show.
Also on page 12 April issue Corvette Magazine
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I know the rear suspension is tired. And i believe the rear end needs to be rebuilt or replaced. But i know that the front left caliper is leaking. as soon as i saw this, all the problems started coming into play.
Obviously, calipers are the 1st thing to go....just need to know if Lonestar is good i guess.
You guys know more about this than i do.
Obviously, calipers are the 1st thing to go....just need to know if Lonestar is good i guess.
You guys know more about this than i do.
I put Lonestar Calipers on my 68 4 years ago and they have worked flawlessly. My car sits a lot which kills those things. Good luck with your brake problems. You say your rear end pops going around corners; have you changed your fluid in the rear end and added the proper additive for the posi unit? You may find that's causing the popping as well.
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Thanks for the replies. I will do some research on wilwood and their 'bolt-on' applications. I think im going big on this one.
Braking is a big issue....
The rear-end, i havent serviced it in 10k. I wouldn't think it has any problems.....but all i used was GL-5. I didnt put any additives in there. That is what the chevy parts guy told me here in kansas city.
Hopefully im not in a pickle.
Braking is a big issue....
The rear-end, i havent serviced it in 10k. I wouldn't think it has any problems.....but all i used was GL-5. I didnt put any additives in there. That is what the chevy parts guy told me here in kansas city.
Hopefully im not in a pickle.
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I put a set front and back of 'O' ring calipers from VB&P and NEVER had a single problem from then on. Brakes worked great year after year. Just noticed their having a 20% off sale till the end of Feb.
Last edited by killain; Feb 7, 2009 at 06:23 PM.
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i am in the process of installing the wilwood direct fit calipers right now. They sure look 'sweet'
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As to your second question:
Once you remove your rear wheels, you will have to inspect to see if the original rivets have been removed or not. They did come from the factory riveted as the fronts did. good luck.
Rob
Once you remove your rear wheels, you will have to inspect to see if the original rivets have been removed or not. They did come from the factory riveted as the fronts did. good luck.
Rob
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Thanks for the replies. I will do some research on wilwood and their 'bolt-on' applications. I think im going big on this one.
Braking is a big issue....
The rear-end, i havent serviced it in 10k. I wouldn't think it has any problems.....but all i used was GL-5. I didnt put any additives in there. That is what the chevy parts guy told me here in kansas city.
Hopefully im not in a pickle.
Braking is a big issue....
The rear-end, i havent serviced it in 10k. I wouldn't think it has any problems.....but all i used was GL-5. I didnt put any additives in there. That is what the chevy parts guy told me here in kansas city.
Hopefully im not in a pickle.
