Brake calipers
Melting Slicks
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From: largo florida
Seems autozone is the cheapest. Unfortunately it also seems alot of thier cores leak, then you need to remove and trade it in for another. If your calipers have stainless steel sleeves installed, then you might want to just buy the oring kit from vbp
Team Owner
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Originally Posted by Z51JEFF
I need to replace the brake calipers on my 81,whos got the best prices and do they come with new pistons.Thanks.
The stainless steel pistons and o-rings are very durable. Autozone mayh be a lot cheaper, but I think the upgraded technology sold by some of our forum vendors will be actually the cheapest in the long run.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: San Francisco CA
St. Jude Donor '07
I've heard nothing but good things about Vette Brakes and Products, although I've never personally had experience with them. May want to check them out, maybe they're having a sale?
Pro
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From: Atascadero Ca
Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
Seems autozone is the cheapest. Unfortunately it also seems alot of thier cores leak, then you need to remove and trade it in for another. If your calipers have stainless steel sleeves installed, then you might want to just buy the oring kit from vbp
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Originally Posted by Z51JEFF
I need to replace the brake calipers on my 81,whos got the best prices and do they come with new pistons.Thanks.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
I have the AutoZone calipers and they are fine. $250 for all four incl. life time warranty.....
I was lucky, several other members posted that they had to return theirs several times to get a set of four good calipers...
The main reason I bought at AutoZone was the core charge ... I was wondering if my cores were rebuildable...heck, I didn't know if they were or not... I just wanted to avoid the trouble so I took my old calipers to the store when I bought the new ones - no core charge, no additional shipping, no waiting, and thank god no trouble (so far)...
I was lucky, several other members posted that they had to return theirs several times to get a set of four good calipers...
The main reason I bought at AutoZone was the core charge ... I was wondering if my cores were rebuildable...heck, I didn't know if they were or not... I just wanted to avoid the trouble so I took my old calipers to the store when I bought the new ones - no core charge, no additional shipping, no waiting, and thank god no trouble (so far)...
Supporting Vendor
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From: Muskegon, MI, US
Brake Calipers
Here at Muskegon Brake we would be more than happy to supply you with calipers. Forum members can get our calipers $65.00ea, with a $50.00 core. Buy 2 or more you receive free pads.
Vettedesk
Muskegon Brake
848 E. Broadway Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49444
(800)442-0335
vettedesk@muskegonbrake.com
www.muskegonbrake.com
Vettedesk
Muskegon Brake
848 E. Broadway Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49444
(800)442-0335
vettedesk@muskegonbrake.com
www.muskegonbrake.com
Last edited by vettedesk; Jan 25, 2005 at 09:55 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Chattanooga TN
Originally Posted by Buffalo Dude
I've heard nothing but good things about Vette Brakes and Products... May want to check them out, maybe they're having a sale?
Pro
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Minnesota
Originally Posted by vettedesk
Here at Muskegon Brake we would be more than happy to supply you with calipers. Forum members can get our calipers $65.00ea, with a $50.00 core. Buy 2 or more you receive free pads.
Vettedesk
Muskegon Brake
848 E. Broadway Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49444
(800)442-0335
vettedesk@muskegonbrake.com
www.muskegonbrake.com
Vettedesk
Muskegon Brake
848 E. Broadway Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49444
(800)442-0335
vettedesk@muskegonbrake.com
www.muskegonbrake.com
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Buckeye, AZ
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I wanted to keep my original calipers due to serial number issues. Muskegon rebuilt my originals for $20 more. They came back like new and I have had absolutely no problems with them.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Z51JEFF
Thanks for the replies,I think I might go with Summit,theyve got SSBC calipers,SS sleeved for under $500 with pistons.Thanks again.
I believe that's about what you pay at VBP for the O-ring version...... most, if not all rebuilt calipers are ss sleeved and come with pistons...
what is SSBC ?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Z51JEFF
Thanks for the replies,I think I might go with Summit,theyve got SSBC calipers,SS sleeved for under $500 with pistons.Thanks again.
Aren't they all SS sleeved and come with pistons ??? I believe for $500 you can get the O-ring calipers from VBP...