o-ring caliper conversion
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From: Hanover Maryland
o-ring caliper conversion
I just bought the full car conversion to convert my 81 lip seal calipers to o-ring from vbandp. I searched on here but can't find a how to or step by step on how to do this. Does anyone know where I can find one. Or does anyone have any tips or pointers? Thanks in advance
Burning Brakes
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http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/25438/index.html
Forgot to mention....if you're using o-rings you don't need to install the springs behind the pistons. (you can if you want...they just won't do anything)
Forgot to mention....if you're using o-rings you don't need to install the springs behind the pistons. (you can if you want...they just won't do anything)
Last edited by Brooklinite; Mar 23, 2011 at 05:59 PM.
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Yes, since you'll no doubt want to split the calipers apart to rebuild them, I recommend loosening the caliper half bolts while the caliper is still mounted to the car. It makes breaking these bolts loose a lot easier than trying to do it on a bench... unless you're using an impact wrench, in which case... never-mind!
Oh, and remember where the bleeders go and where the plugs go (write yourself a note), it will make reassembly a whole lot easier.
Good luck, it's not as difficult as it seems at first. After you've done one of them, the rest go a lot faster.
GUSTO
Oh, and remember where the bleeders go and where the plugs go (write yourself a note), it will make reassembly a whole lot easier.
Good luck, it's not as difficult as it seems at first. After you've done one of them, the rest go a lot faster.
GUSTO
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The information on the link was pretty good. I found a good tip on the instructions to pre bleed the calipers by filling them with fluid. I think that will save some time when going through the process.
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That's for all the info and tips. Unfortunately my calipers are already off the car cause I'm redoing the suspension. So I guess I will have a little harder time getting the bolts out to separate them. I'm just waiting for the o-ring kit to come in and then I can get started
