Thoughts on this brake kit
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Thoughts on this brake kit
So I have a 78 SAE L82 with 5,400 miles, but it's been sitting for a decade in my dad's garage. It's pretty much a perfect car, but the brakes are totally inoperable due the calipers being shot because of the seals, etc. What do you think about this kit? I'm trying to keep it as stock as possible.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1965-1982.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1965-1982.html
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Don't forget about the master cylinder also. I'm sure it is in the same condition as the rest of the system. Replace it all in one shot. Never been a fan of Ecklers. Not going to bash them but I have always dealt with Zip but there are other very good vendors here also. I have bought from them all over the years and some are way better than others.
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Don't forget about the master cylinder also. I'm sure it is in the same condition as the rest of the system. Replace it all in one shot. Never been a fan of Ecklers. Not going to bash them but I have always dealt with Zip but there are other very good vendors here also. I have bought from them all over the years and some are way better than others.
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Yes and Yes. Hopefully it won't come to the breaker bar as there is ZERO rust on any part of the car. Unless that's just how they were put on at the factory....
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you need to check autozone or advance or oreilys .they will be half price. I have bought many parts from rock auto with no problem