what site- o-ring rebuild?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,125
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From: Crescent City, CA
Re: what site- o-ring rebuild? (Blues77)
I think Vette Brakes has what you want.
They carry O ring rebuild kits and conversion kits.
Product ID: 11309 Category: Brake Kits
Front O-ring Caliper Conv Kit
Description: Corvette O-Ring Caliper Conversion Kits.
Price: $27.95
Hope this helps.
Terry
They carry O ring rebuild kits and conversion kits.
Product ID: 11309 Category: Brake Kits
Front O-ring Caliper Conv Kit
Description: Corvette O-Ring Caliper Conversion Kits.
Price: $27.95
Hope this helps.
Terry
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Palatine
Re: what site- o-ring rebuild? (trw)
perfect... thanks TRW. can i go with 11308 instead? Or do I have to buy the pistons(11309)? My calipers are already sleeved and the old pistons look good.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: St Louis MO
Re: what site- o-ring rebuild? (Blues77)
From all I have read on this site, VBP has the best rebuild kits for calipers. Don't be fooled like I was by VBP's website. The picture beside the rear caliper o-ring rebuild kits I saw on their website was for the axle (2 calipers) for $27.95. However, when I called to order, it turns out the price was $27.95 per caliper. I bought em anyway and will commence my caliper rebuild when they come in, which should be this Mon. or Tues.
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Joined: Aug 1999
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From: WI
Re: what site- o-ring rebuild? (Blues77)
Blues,
Chances are you have standard (lip seal) pistons so you will need the conversion kit (pistons, o-rings, dust boots) [B]BUT/B] if your going to Vettefest next week WAIT Paul from VBP is usually there and he can show you his stuff (besides it`s his job!! he will be the good guy in the black hat) besides they might have a "show special" ...redvetracr
Chances are you have standard (lip seal) pistons so you will need the conversion kit (pistons, o-rings, dust boots) [B]BUT/B] if your going to Vettefest next week WAIT Paul from VBP is usually there and he can show you his stuff (besides it`s his job!! he will be the good guy in the black hat) besides they might have a "show special" ...redvetracr
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Re: what site- o-ring rebuild? (redvetracr)
The way I understand it is, you need to have the O-ring pistons to use the O-ring seals. Thats what makes the kit a little more expensive, but still probably worth its weight in gold. :yesnod:
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From: I can walk to MA
Re: what site- o-ring rebuild? (Blues77)
I read something in a previous post - another company that has a patent
on their pistons. Something like Zero Clearance Inc. - not axactly sure.
Anyway, their product sounded to be better - but I personally trust VBP products.
It's better to have more than one choice.
:seeya
on their pistons. Something like Zero Clearance Inc. - not axactly sure.
Anyway, their product sounded to be better - but I personally trust VBP products.
It's better to have more than one choice.
:seeya
