Caliper Rebuild
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From: Mount Sinai New York
Caliper Rebuild
Anyone know which is the best and most complete caliper rebuilding kit? There's a ton of them out there, and as usual, I'm starting to overthink it. Thank's.
Drifting
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From: Springfield VA
This is the one I bought.
http://fixvetteparts.com/cgi-bin/online/storepro.php
Does all 4 calipers and has new bolts and bleeders.
http://fixvetteparts.com/cgi-bin/online/storepro.php
Does all 4 calipers and has new bolts and bleeders.
Drifting
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From: Loveland, CO
I would not mess with rebuilding them. Have tried, but never with much success. If you still have original calipers, they are likely pitted and difficult to smooth, and get a good seal on the new pistons. If they have already been sleeved, maybe possible to use rebuild kit because the stainless steel sleeves do not corrode as easily. Rebuilt calipers are pretty cheap these days. I think even Auto Zone and the other parts stores carry pretty good units, some with a lifetime warranty.
Ralph.
Ralph.
Drifting
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From: Springfield VA
Hard to find a C3 Corvette caliper that has not already been sleaved. Mine were already SS so I just rebuilt them.
But I would remove a piston and make sure yours has the SS already. If so rebuild, if not buy a reman set.
But I would remove a piston and make sure yours has the SS already. If so rebuild, if not buy a reman set.
Burning Brakes
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From: Kearneysville West Virginia
I use these guys with great results. www.muskegonbrake.com
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Team Owner
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Hi LIC,
One thing you may want to check in to is the sealing method of your rebuild kit.
The originals had 'lip' seals, but there are now 'O-Ring"' seals too.
Using 0-ring seals requires new pistons, but you may want to consider them since people report they seal very well.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
One thing you may want to check in to is the sealing method of your rebuild kit.
The originals had 'lip' seals, but there are now 'O-Ring"' seals too.
Using 0-ring seals requires new pistons, but you may want to consider them since people report they seal very well.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Apr 22, 2012 at 07:13 PM.
Melting Slicks
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If you chose to rebuild yours or want to see what to look for, ck. here. mike...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-calipers.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-calipers.html
