VBP master cylinders any good?
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Team Owner
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VBP master cylinders any good?
I know they have a lifetime warranty, but that doesn't make me feel any better considering the stories I've heard here about faulty "new" units.
I'm going to upgrade this winter with a complete stainless/o-ring/braided setup and need to do the master cylinder as well since I'm switching to silicone fluid.
BTW,
Is the VBP o-ring kit silicone compatible?
I'm going to upgrade this winter with a complete stainless/o-ring/braided setup and need to do the master cylinder as well since I'm switching to silicone fluid.
BTW,
Is the VBP o-ring kit silicone compatible?
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i probably have close to $1000 worth of VBP suspension and brake stuff on my car and have been very happy with all of it. My master brake cylinder was a 19.95 car quest deal and is working just fine....
Le Mans Master
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
The bigger issue with any of this stuff (especially brakes) is whether or not you drive your car year-round or store it in the winter. For those of us lucky enough to have a 12-month driving season, even the el cheapo stuff often provides satisfactory results.
That said, I sincerely doubt you're gonna go wrong buying anything from VB&P...
That said, I sincerely doubt you're gonna go wrong buying anything from VB&P...
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by CGGorman
I'm a seasonal driver. Ohio gets some snow and ice. We get kinda cold too!
i use to live in cleveland....the year we got there like 98 or so it was the year they had the record snow fall.... the only issue was we came from VA and my wife thought it would be about the same amount of snow as virginia....
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
No doubt VetteBrakes has very high quality parts. Their calipers seem to be the best available.
I do however not believe that there could be anything wrong with a MC for $30 from AutoZone vs a $100 MC from MidAmerica/Ecklers/VBP
I spend the $100 not knowing that I could have bought it for $30... also with life time warranty...
The calipers are Vette specific, but isn't that the same MC in many older Chevy's ??
I do however not believe that there could be anything wrong with a MC for $30 from AutoZone vs a $100 MC from MidAmerica/Ecklers/VBP
I spend the $100 not knowing that I could have bought it for $30... also with life time warranty...
The calipers are Vette specific, but isn't that the same MC in many older Chevy's ??
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Drifting
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From: Stockton Ca
My brake/alignment people replaced a MC for me once. The shop mgr told me they had to go through several MCs to find one that would "pump up". I'm having break problems now and I had a new MC put on by mech. I WONDER?
Rick
Rick
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From: Around Memphis,tn
Cant say ..... As long as it doesnt rust solid in 3 months time like my suspension system I got from them did , I guess you'll be alright .
Last edited by RoadrashOU812; Nov 17, 2004 at 07:41 AM.
Drifting
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From: COVINGTON LA
Originally Posted by R. Bruno
I would have no problem with new stuff from Autozone or others. My experience is that when I buy "rebuilt" from the chain stores it is hit and miss- mostly miss. 
but I find parts from Car Quest or Napa a better deal, you might pay a little more, but you only do the job once!!!!
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From: St Petersburg FL
St. Jude Donor '07,'13
There will be no problem using DOT 5 with our O-Ring brake kits or Lip-Seal kits.
For a 68 Vette:
11371 Manual $71.96 CF Price
11372 Power $74.66 CF Price
Thanks for all of the nice comments everybody !
Tony
VBP
For a 68 Vette:
11371 Manual $71.96 CF Price
11372 Power $74.66 CF Price
Thanks for all of the nice comments everybody !
Tony
VBP