Caliper replacement
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
Caliper replacement
I know that I have one leaky caliper. I have had the car for 4 years and know that all the calipers have the VB stamped on them so they have already been sleeved at some point.
My question is do I just replace the one, or both in the back, or all four?
I don't know if they are the lip or O-ring seals either, does it matter if I mix and match?
Also, are there any good performance rotors out there, or should I just stick with stock replacements for now?
One more question, is it worth switching to power brakes, or just leave the manual bakes?
Thanks for all your help.
My question is do I just replace the one, or both in the back, or all four?
I don't know if they are the lip or O-ring seals either, does it matter if I mix and match?
Also, are there any good performance rotors out there, or should I just stick with stock replacements for now?
One more question, is it worth switching to power brakes, or just leave the manual bakes?
Thanks for all your help.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 911
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From: TN
Re: Caliper replacement (70 LS1)
Convert to power brakes. My original owner 70 with a ZZ engine and original power brakes as it left the factory, with exception for silicone fluid, has outstanding brakes. This is compared it to my 85 and 96.
I would either rebuild the leaking caliper with new seals or send it back and let Vette Brakes rebuild it. Its not a difficult job, just keep everything clean.
Good luck on your buildup, when do you think you will have it finished? What motor did you remove from your 70?
I would either rebuild the leaking caliper with new seals or send it back and let Vette Brakes rebuild it. Its not a difficult job, just keep everything clean.
Good luck on your buildup, when do you think you will have it finished? What motor did you remove from your 70?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Katy TX
Re: Caliper replacement (70 LS1)
If you have sleeved calipers why not pull both back calipers and install new seal kits. Or better yet, get a zero tolerance o-ring kit and do them for the last time. I always do mine in pairs to keep the braking even. Replace the pads as well after a leaky caliper.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Europe , Luxembourg
Re: Caliper replacement (70 LS1)
Hi
VB also offers O-ring piston conversion kits.
I think about 28 US$ per caliper.
If your calipers are sleeved already , that's probably the way to go.
VB also offers hi performance slotted discs.
Give them a call or E-mail.
I just ordered a complete set ( 4 ea ) O-ring piston kits and stainless braided hoses. This not because my lip sealed pistons where leaking, but because of the sucking air problem I encounter due to very slight bearing play in the back. I'm getting p...d off about this issue of loosing the brakes for the slightest bearing play( runout ) or disc warp. Doesn't allow to carry over the fixing to winter time. :mad
Should have all parts end of this month and hope all works out the way I want it to. :nopity
Gunther
VB also offers O-ring piston conversion kits.
I think about 28 US$ per caliper.
If your calipers are sleeved already , that's probably the way to go.
VB also offers hi performance slotted discs.
Give them a call or E-mail.
I just ordered a complete set ( 4 ea ) O-ring piston kits and stainless braided hoses. This not because my lip sealed pistons where leaking, but because of the sucking air problem I encounter due to very slight bearing play in the back. I'm getting p...d off about this issue of loosing the brakes for the slightest bearing play( runout ) or disc warp. Doesn't allow to carry over the fixing to winter time. :mad
Should have all parts end of this month and hope all works out the way I want it to. :nopity
Gunther
