brake upgrade for 77 c3
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1st Gear
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brake upgrade for 77 c3
I am looking to upgrade the brakes on my c3. I still have the origonal lip seals and they are leaking like a sieve ... brakes finally gave out last weekend. Does anyone know where I should go to order the o-ring seal calipers and perhpas a new parking brake? There are so many choices online that my head is now spinning. I would really appreciate the help ...
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Rotonda FL
I got mine from Vette Brakes & Products. They are a long time rebuilder and offer calipers with the 'o' ring seals. I believe that these are best suited to the amount of miles I drive, but some on the Forun disagree. Do a search and decide for yourself.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
I am looking to upgrade the brakes on my c3. I still have the origonal lip seals and they are leaking like a sieve ... brakes finally gave out last weekend. Does anyone know where I should go to order the o-ring seal calipers and perhpas a new parking brake? There are so many choices online that my head is now spinning. I would really appreciate the help ...
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Thanks
VB&P If you have SS, the VB&P o-ring kit is easy.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Bay Area CA
VB&P is good. I've used their products for rebuilding brakes on two C3's and the quality is really good.
They also offer discounts (atleast, used to) for corvette forum members. Just call them and tell them that you are a corvette forum member.
I've never tried vansteel, but I have heard good things about their products from a few friends.
The price is about the same between both these vendors.
They also offer discounts (atleast, used to) for corvette forum members. Just call them and tell them that you are a corvette forum member.
I've never tried vansteel, but I have heard good things about their products from a few friends.
The price is about the same between both these vendors.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: North Easton Mass
I am looking to upgrade the brakes on my c3. I still have the origonal lip seals and they are leaking like a sieve ... brakes finally gave out last weekend. Does anyone know where I should go to order the o-ring seal calipers and perhpas a new parking brake? There are so many choices online that my head is now spinning. I would really appreciate the help ...
Thanks
Thanks
Parking brake is a different issue. I'd recommend stainless steel components so they will last longer. VB&P, Van Steel, probably Zip all sell SS parking brake hardware. Look around for the best deal.
Rick B.
Safety Car
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From: North Easton Mass
Rick B.
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We've been selling the O-Ring conversion kits for $39 per wheel (including pistons) for a while. They are easier to deal with than the lip seals. BUT if you're car is a daily driver I would still go with double lip seals
