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Old Sep 24, 2002 | 11:28 PM
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New to the forum, very impressed with all the info that is out there! Anyway I need to replace the brake calipers on my '69 and have decided to do the master cylinder as well more for prevention than anything. Anybody have suggestions or "beware ofs" for supply houses? Chicago Corvette Supply is near my office and seems to have some good prices I'll check them out soon but I am always open to any input. Thanks!
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 01:31 AM
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Default Re: Brake replacement (woodguy)

I replaced the 72 brake system 100% through Chicago Corvette in 1998. They had a sale and I took advantage of it. No complaints ar all.
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 11:53 PM
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Thanks! I'll be stopping there in the next few days, let the fun begin ugh.
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 03:16 AM
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http://www.idavette.net/hib/BBfHInet12.htm
http://www.idavette.net/hib/BBfHInet13.htm

some good stuff


[Modified by Turbo-Jet, 11:17 PM 9/25/2002]
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 09:08 PM
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Thanks Turbo Jet, excellent articles. After reading them I think I will cut a hole in the floor and stop flinstone style. But seriously the owrk is going well so far.............
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 09:38 PM
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I found Muskegon Brake to be a really good price place. They have a web site and will ship. Here's the site: http://www.muskegonbrake.com
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 11:33 PM
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Default Re: Brake replacement (woodguy)

Woodguy, unless you really want to do this yourself, call Brian at the Vette Wrench (supporting tuner, link in list on right.) He solved my brake problem (non-functioning front half of master cylinder) and saved me a bunch of bucks not replacing things that were a-okay.
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