Brake Calipers! Need a good set.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 24
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From: Frankfort IL
Brake Calipers! Need a good set.
A couple years ago my front calipers went bad and I took them to a local guy for a fix. Now the rears are leaking and I'm planning on doing them myself, and I've got a couple questions.
First, is there any way at all to avoid the four-piston setup? I've heard they are a major pain in the a$$ to bleed, and a two-piston might be just as effective.
Second, where do I buy a nice set that will be reliable...as in NO LEAKING for the next couple years! I'm thinking stainless steel and not cast in China, if possible.
Any opinions would help, I appreciate it.
BTW, the car is a 73.
Thanks,
mike
First, is there any way at all to avoid the four-piston setup? I've heard they are a major pain in the a$$ to bleed, and a two-piston might be just as effective.
Second, where do I buy a nice set that will be reliable...as in NO LEAKING for the next couple years! I'm thinking stainless steel and not cast in China, if possible.
Any opinions would help, I appreciate it.
BTW, the car is a 73.
Thanks,
mike
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,006
Likes: 28
From: Lutz Florida
Check out www.vbandp.com. They have kits and individual calipers. If you are changing the calipers, and the brake lines are a few years old I would recommend getting a kit and replacing everything. Thay way you won't be going back and working on your brakes again for a while. Also, buy a Motive pressure bleeder. VBP has a good price on them too. I have had the same VBP SS sleeved calipers on my vette since 1983 and have only had to rebuild the fronts once. Haven't had to touch the rear ones. I don't think you could beat that for reliability.
