At times the local big chain parts stores are a good source for C4 parts.....
J55 Front Brake Calipers?
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J55 Front Brake Calipers?
Does anyone here have a parts supplier for J55 13" calipers for an '88-96 vette? I'm looking to replace and upgrade my '89 JL9 12" OEM brakes.
Zip and Mid America both list the HD 13" caliper mounting brackets but neither have the HD OEM calipers. Rebuilt OEM 13" PBR calipers would be OK. C5 calipers will not work with my OEM '89 wheels so that is not an option.
No one seems to have the 13" HD calipers??
Zip and Mid America both list the HD 13" caliper mounting brackets but neither have the HD OEM calipers. Rebuilt OEM 13" PBR calipers would be OK. C5 calipers will not work with my OEM '89 wheels so that is not an option.
No one seems to have the 13" HD calipers??
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http://www.wheelskin.com/grand-sport-calipers.html
Because of the cost most are going to the C5 upgrade
http://www.coppercorvette.com/c5toc4brakes.htm
https://www.superchevyperformance.co...les.asp?ID=123
Because of the cost most are going to the C5 upgrade
http://www.coppercorvette.com/c5toc4brakes.htm
https://www.superchevyperformance.co...les.asp?ID=123
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i am getting ready to upgrade to the c5 brakes, the inspection shop fried my rears so i am doing all 4 corners and will have my j55's available. rotors, calipers, pads, brackets and front/rear braided steel lines.
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From: St James New York
Thanks everyone for all the replies. Didn't want to go with the cheap Autozone "Jenco remanufactured" PBR?? calipers.
Thanks Brain for the DRM link.... but I found loaded, brand new, PBR OE calipers from www.discountbrakes.com for less than half the price that DRM lists them for!
Thanks Brain for the DRM link.... but I found loaded, brand new, PBR OE calipers from www.discountbrakes.com for less than half the price that DRM lists them for!
Last edited by mako41; Jun 8, 2011 at 04:36 PM.
