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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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I am going to be doing a brake job on my 1984 Corvette. Do I need 2 caliper guide pin bolts for each wheel?
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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I believe so, pads slide on both ends

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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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I have to agree with Jack.

(as much as I hate to do so........)

:cheers:

Happy new year JDR.......
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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I have to agree with Jack.

(as much as I hate to do so........)

:cheers:

Happy new year JDR.......
:cheers: That's a bad habit you have gotten into! :D :smash:

Happy New Year to you too!

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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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Default Re: Real quick brake question (jackdaroofer)

......That's a bad habit you have gotten into! :D :smash:

Happy New Year to you too!

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I know, I know. It's on my list of resolutions.

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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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Default Re: Real quick brake question (efweber)

On my 89, there's only one guide pin, at the bottom of the caliper (I'm talking about the front).
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