Replacement Brake Calipers
Race Director
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
Re: Replacement Brake Calipers (conway62)
I like my Vette Brakes calipers. Excellent quality, rebuilt with stainless steel. I can't even imagine Autozone have Vette calipers!
[Modified by Z-man, 1:51 PM 10/17/2003]
[Modified by Z-man, 1:51 PM 10/17/2003]
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Pinellas Park FL
Re: Replacement Brake Calipers (LAvetteman)
They simply dont hold up. I have now had all 4 replacements leak. Total I have changed all the calipers twice. The folks at Autozone told me not to bother with their rebuilts. The are NOT ss sleeved and they get 1 out ot 2 back. In addition to leaking seals, they also have porely machined threads on the bleeders. I have had to seal them on 2 of the calipers. They are actuall going to refund all my money so I can purchase them some where else. The calipers are made by Fenco and for the vettes they are junk. I am ording a set of NEW replacement calipers from VP today. :mad
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: White Pine / Dandridge TN
Re: Replacement Brake Calipers (conway62)
You have had some difficulty. Can't blame you for taking your business somewhere else. Glad I have not had the same problems with Autozone.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Re: Replacement Brake Calipers (conway62)
My believe is you will continue to have problems if you are using OEM lip seal piston calipers. It just a fact that is repeated over and over again.
Go with the O-ring piston conversion in your SS sleeved calipers that you already own and 99% probability you wont have problems again with leaking or air pumping calipers.
Brent...
Go with the O-ring piston conversion in your SS sleeved calipers that you already own and 99% probability you wont have problems again with leaking or air pumping calipers.
Brent...
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