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Nov 2, 2011 | 04:25 PM

timd02

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Best Replacement Calipers

Who sells the best rebuilt SS sleeved O-ring calipers? I have looked at both Van Steel and Vette Brakes. I am interested in replacing all 4 calipers and master cylinder due to leaks on my stock calipers.

The Willwood and Baer calipers are a bit out of my price range.

Nov 2, 2011 | 04:33 PM

7t9l82

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they are about the same, i like the ones with the o ring seals better .

Nov 3, 2011 | 12:59 PM

Locke

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Rebuilt Calipers

I have been real happy with the ones I got from Van Steel. Paul has been a champion in solving other technical questions were the personal touch was lacking in my dealings with Vette Brakes.
Just my 2..........

dang, there's no cents key on this new keyboard!

Locke McCormick
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Doing my second '69 Vette in the last 30 years!

Nov 3, 2011 | 01:49 PM

rogman16

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I'll also add that Van Steel has had WAY better customer service in my book... I ordered the "new" o-ring set from Van and asked that they be powdered coated red... Dan at VS went out of his way to make this happen, but in the end, the powder coater couldn't get these done to Dan's satisfaction/standards... After some discussions with Dan, I went ahead and opted for the Wilwoods... Van Steel has my vote of confidence as a very satisfied customer...

Rogman

Nov 3, 2011 | 02:14 PM

Sigforty

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I like Precision Engineering. The guy is a mechanical engineer and designed his own new piston he machines. I had put a set in my vette years ago and recently just pulled them apart to re o-ring them. They have good customer service and do a quality job.

Nov 3, 2011 | 03:29 PM

Easy Mike

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Originally Posted by 7t9l82

...they are about the same...

Shop around for the best deal.

Nov 3, 2011 | 08:40 PM

brando1118

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Go to Duntov Motor Company

http://www.duntovmotors.com/technical.php

Go to 'Tech Tips' and Click on 'Caliper School'

After reading only then will you be able to make a decision on what caliper is right for you.