Cardone Calipers
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: San Francisco, CA
I haven't used their calipers, but I have gotten other rebuilt stuff from Kragen (power steering pump, alternator). It is strictly low end, and if you buy 4 calipers, I will bet that you end up exchanging 2 immediately. Sure, they have a lifetime warranty, but you don't want to do that job twice. Call Vette Brakes and get an o-ring set. Forget Cardone - thiat stuff is good for an old car you do not plan on keeping.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 4,883
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From: North Easton Mass
I've had varying results with Cardone rebuilds. A rear caliper (Mazda) leaked after 3 months. A rear cylinder (F**d) leaked right out of the box. A F**d master cylinder was OK. Good thing they have a long warranty.
I think you take your chances with any rebuilt item.
Rick B.
I think you take your chances with any rebuilt item.
Rick B.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
My rebuilt power booster is Cardone.
For the brake calipers, get the Cardones and get the VBP conversion kit for O-ring pistons.
The Cardones will be stainless steel sleeved. Remove the OEM lip seal pistons and install the O-ringers. Anything less and youll probably be doing it again soon. Winter storage allow the OEM seals to develop a memory and they then have a tendency to start leaking in the spring when you start moving them again.
Brent...
For the brake calipers, get the Cardones and get the VBP conversion kit for O-ring pistons.
The Cardones will be stainless steel sleeved. Remove the OEM lip seal pistons and install the O-ringers. Anything less and youll probably be doing it again soon. Winter storage allow the OEM seals to develop a memory and they then have a tendency to start leaking in the spring when you start moving them again.
Brent...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Vernon British Columbia
St. Jude Donor '05
First C3 General Poster!
Personally Id go with SSBC Force 10 Extreme 4-piston aluminum calipers with 43mm pistons. 2x 2 wheel kit. SSBC 12” sport slotted rotors, 4 wheel kit. OR VBP Corvette Sport Brake Upgrade 4 wheel kit.
Well worth it if you ever plan on putting some power in the Vette.
Well worth it if you ever plan on putting some power in the Vette.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Little Rock AR
Originally Posted by R. Bruno
I haven't used their calipers, but I have gotten other rebuilt stuff from Kragen (power steering pump, alternator). It is strictly low end, and if you buy 4 calipers, I will bet that you end up exchanging 2 immediately. Sure, they have a lifetime warranty, but you don't want to do that job twice. Call Vette Brakes and get an o-ring set. Forget Cardone - thiat stuff is good for an old car you do not plan on keeping.
The third one was a charm though. If you have the time and not the money, go for it.
Here is a tip - Keep your cores untill you KNOW for certain the job is done right. I gave mine to them and had no option to return the parts later and buy better ones. The cores are GONE.
-Mark.
