#@%!! calipers leaking again!! Any suggestions??
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Melting Slicks
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From: Topeka-Pothole capital of the universe
#@%!! calipers leaking again!! Any suggestions??
This will be the third time in three years I have replaced one
or both front calipers on my 78. I think I have replaced two
calipers on my 82. Each time the local parts dealer has
replaced under warranty, but I still get the pleasure of doing
the work, and then talking the wife into helping me bleed the
brakes.
Any suggestions on replacement parts? I'm not going the
warranty route this time. I would rather spend the money
and get some calipers that will work for a few years (at least!).
Thanks.
or both front calipers on my 78. I think I have replaced two
calipers on my 82. Each time the local parts dealer has
replaced under warranty, but I still get the pleasure of doing
the work, and then talking the wife into helping me bleed the
brakes.
Any suggestions on replacement parts? I'm not going the
warranty route this time. I would rather spend the money
and get some calipers that will work for a few years (at least!).
Thanks.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Katy TX
Re: #@%!! calipers leaking again!! Any suggestions?? (TFeld78)
About halfway down the page, Caliper 2000, zero tolerance o-ring.
http://www.vettepartsonline.com/63-8...components.php
Buy pistons and redo your sleeved calipers or buy an assembled caliper.
http://www.vettepartsonline.com/63-8...components.php
Buy pistons and redo your sleeved calipers or buy an assembled caliper.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: carson Missouri
Re: #@%!! calipers leaking again!! Any suggestions?? (TFeld78)
I have three calipers leaking at this time. The vette is undergoing VB Performance kit and Steeroids install at the moment. After a week of sitting up on ramps I noticed the leaking calipers. I have heard too many stories of bad vette calipers, so I am seriously considering Wilwood calipers. This will require adapter brackets, which are available from a couple of sources, one being a member here on the forum. There is also weight savings and wheel clearnace advantages. Something to think about.
Melting Slicks
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For some good reading, go to this page . . . http://www.corvettefaq.com/brakes.asp . . . and check out the articles listed under "Brake Service I" and "Brake Service II".
[Modified by 45ACP, 11:04 PM 2/20/2002]
[Modified by 45ACP, 11:04 PM 2/20/2002]
