[Z06] Calipers off but...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Washington
Calipers off but...
Swapping the rotors and pads today and once i go the front passenger side off I noticed that the rubber seal is missing a piece.. 
Should I be looking for a new front caliper?
on a side note, i had the both sets of calipers and caliper brackets off the passenger side within 30mins.. brakes aren't too bad on this car..
THanks
Should I be looking for a new front caliper?
on a side note, i had the both sets of calipers and caliper brackets off the passenger side within 30mins.. brakes aren't too bad on this car..
THanks
Drifting
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I don't know how much the rebuild kits are but Gene Culley will sell you 4 new calipers w/brackets for about $400. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2014989
Dog
Dog
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Caliper rebuild kits are going to cost you about $ 25.00 at the local stealership. THOROUGHLY Clean the dust and grime off the pistons with damaged boots before you push them back in the bore. It will damage the piston seal with potentially dangerous leakage and loss of brakes.
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Rebuild kits are much cheaper and easy to use. Just pop out the pistons, remove old seals, clean things up a little put on new seals and re-assemble. Having compressed air to pop out the pistons helps, just watch out you don't smash your fingers when the piston pops out under pressure.
Bill
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I don't know how much the rebuild kits are but Gene Culley will sell you 4 new calipers w/brackets for about $400. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2014989
Dog
Dog
The rebuild kits are about $20.00 each from the stealership .....
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com
lists them for $12.36 each (plus shipping) ...... new calipers ???? Are you like Bill Gates kid or something ????
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the info guys.. I finished up installing the rotors and pads and will order a rebuild kit..
My neighbors always get a kick out of it.. "whatcha doin this time" "when you going to the track next... how'd you run last time.. how fast does this thing go".. Its a conversation starter. .The guy across the street comes up to me and tells me the new setup (cam, turbos... no exhaust) sounds "awesome"..
thanks again guys..
My neighbors always get a kick out of it.. "whatcha doin this time" "when you going to the track next... how'd you run last time.. how fast does this thing go".. Its a conversation starter. .The guy across the street comes up to me and tells me the new setup (cam, turbos... no exhaust) sounds "awesome"..
thanks again guys..