Best brake kit
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Spokane Washington
Best brake kit
Who has good luck buying a complete brake kit. I need to put a new set of calipers and soft lines on a 69 driver. Any advice on who has a good product. Not sure if the brakes on car are original, I will keep them for a later resto if they are.
thanks
cal
thanks
cal
Le Mans Master
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From: Tennessee/Rhode Island
Unless you plan on racing your C3, I would stick with the OEM calipers, either regular seals or lip seals, if the car sits most of the time-stainless steel sleeved. I don't think original OEM delcos new is necessary since the aftermarket SS calipers are very good. I have regular seal SS calipers from Vette Brakes on my 78 since 1985, regular seals (O ring seals not available back then) on a car that sits 99.9% of the time with zero issues-Change the brake fluid often-every 3-4 years-and you are good to go. Corvette brakes are terrific, even back then, if the rest of the system is kept up-rotor runout, brake fluid changes, master cylinder etc-4 piston fixed calipers at each wheel with 12 inch rotors-vented front and rear. Try finding that setup on newer cars. As already mentioned, I also have braided steel brake hoses for a harder firmer pedal. Go with a top brake pad-don't cheap out on the brake pads-like Performance Friction (which I have) or Hawk HPS. The car stops!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Bowtie, Pennsyltucky
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15,'21
I use Lonestar calipers purchased from my local Corvette parts dealer. No complaints. 
http://www.lonestarcaliper.com/c-3-brake-calipers.aspx
http://www.lonestarcaliper.com/c-3-brake-calipers.aspx
Le Mans Master
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From: Lincoln, CA
I'm using Cardone calipers and if you don't return the core they are $101 per caliper.
SS sleeved and Lip seal.
If you want to stay more date correct then many of the vendors sell the correct caliper.
SS sleeved and Lip seal.
If you want to stay more date correct then many of the vendors sell the correct caliper.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Bridgewater nj
Advance auto has calipers for $68 with a $30 core charge. I just dropped my old calipers on the counter, swapped the boxes and took the new ones home. Call them in advance so they can stock them.
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From: Tennessee/Rhode Island
Maybe it's just me, but I am not a fan of any parts from the mass market auto parts retailers whether it was for a C3 or even my daily drivers-Chrsyler 300 Limited 3.5L V6 or my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix-Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts etc. With that said, I just purchased Chrysler Hemi dual piston rebuilt front calipers painted red from A-1 Cardone to replace the Single piston caliper on my 300 Limited. Going from 12 inch vented front discs to drilled/slotted 13.6 inch hemi rotors with SS brake lines and Performance Friction pads in place of the crap ceramic pads. But I digress!
Supporting Vendor
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From: Cleveland OH
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
If you need a quality set of brake pads I am more than willing to help all of you pm me call at 216-780-8825 or email adam@ctbrakes.com
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Wylie TX
I installed a complete set from Muskegon brakes. O-ring calipers, new lines, and master cylinder. Great to deal with. Even included new fluid...
here is the kit I installed http://www.muskegonbrake.com/corvett...-manual-brakes
$200 core charge is included in the price...
here is the kit I installed http://www.muskegonbrake.com/corvett...-manual-brakes
$200 core charge is included in the price...
Last edited by richardttu; Jul 9, 2013 at 12:44 PM.
Instructor
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From: Shearwater Nova Scotia
Set of four Wilwood D8-4s for $999 at Corvette Central. Simple, bolt on replacement and comes with everything you need.
Other option is Stainless Steel Sleeved Calipers.
I went with Wilwood as you save about 50% in weight with aluminum.
Other option is Stainless Steel Sleeved Calipers.
I went with Wilwood as you save about 50% in weight with aluminum.