Ecklers Calipers 1982
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Ecklers Calipers 1982
Hello, recently needed to replace my left rear caliper, so I purchased one from Ecklers-Corvette part #106185 (O-ring SS sleeved caliper). Was told by the tech that it would be a Delco Morraine replacement with same casting info and an authentic remanufactured Delco Morraine caliper. What I received is a knock-off; Legacy Brand with no castings or numbers.
Just a laser etched number on the top of caliper. Should I be concerned? It seems ok. I have not installed yet, was going to contact Ecklers. Any one out there have a similar issue?
Thanks - Jeff
Just a laser etched number on the top of caliper. Should I be concerned? It seems ok. I have not installed yet, was going to contact Ecklers. Any one out there have a similar issue?
Thanks - Jeff
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Hello, recently needed to replace my left rear caliper, so I purchased one from Ecklers-Corvette part #106185 (O-ring SS sleeved caliper). Was told by the tech that it would be a Delco Morraine replacement with same casting info and an authentic remanufactured Delco Morraine caliper. What I received is a knock-off; Legacy Brand with no castings or numbers.
Just a laser etched number on the top of caliper. Should I be concerned? It seems ok. I have not installed yet, was going to contact Ecklers. Any one out there have a similar issue?
Thanks - Jeff
Just a laser etched number on the top of caliper. Should I be concerned? It seems ok. I have not installed yet, was going to contact Ecklers. Any one out there have a similar issue?
Thanks - Jeff
As for "authentic remanufactured Delco Morraine caliper" they may be no better. Here is my pile of failed calipers all with-in 1-3 years of use. I have now switched all 4 to wilwood brand. Not 1 failure in the past 3 years and have stood up to track days as well.
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Wildwood are the only way to go. You will not get a reman that is worth a damn. People love to stick to original but why when a new age has produced something that performs better. With brakes I get new just because. It's to much to gamble if a brake calipers fails
