Got caliper spread - need new ones
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Racer
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From: Palatine IL
Got caliper spread - need new ones
On a budget this year but gonna need new calipers before track season starts. Got pretty bad caliper spread from the looks of my pads. Before I pick up a new or used set of stock calipers, I figure I'd ask if there are any good budget caliper (<$800) upgrades I should consider.
Larry
Larry
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by John Shiels
Spent the money on cooling ducts or they will spread again in short order. DRM ducts to LGM spindle ducts
That is for sure!
Go over to John B's house.
He and I put a set in his Z06
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Racer
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From: Palatine IL
Originally Posted by sprinter
Can you post some pictures and explain what is happening. I am interested in this as I will be tracking my car this year...
I was using track pads with rivets and couldn't believe I went through them in a couple days of light track time. Then I noticed how much more was worn from the inside edge towards the caliper body than the outer edge.
I do have DRM brake ducts but I just put them on last year. Probably been bad for a while. I don't have any money for new track tires this year so that should also make it easier on the brakes.
Where's the best place to get new stock calipers?
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by YELLO C5
I don't have any pics but it's fairly easy to explain. I tend to be a late and heavy braker on the track especially when using race tires. With enough heat and pressure on the caliper, the clearance on the open end of the caliper will become greater than the inside.
I was using track pads with rivets and couldn't believe I went through them in a couple days of light track time. Then I noticed how much more was worn from the inside edge towards the caliper body than the outer edge.
I do have DRM brake ducts but I just put them on last year. Probably been bad for a while. I don't have any money for new track tires this year so that should also make it easier on the brakes.
Where's the best place to get new stock calipers?
I was using track pads with rivets and couldn't believe I went through them in a couple days of light track time. Then I noticed how much more was worn from the inside edge towards the caliper body than the outer edge.
I do have DRM brake ducts but I just put them on last year. Probably been bad for a while. I don't have any money for new track tires this year so that should also make it easier on the brakes.
Where's the best place to get new stock calipers?
I got mine at www.gmpartsdirect.com
Here are the part numbers:
Caliper
12530682 RF
12530683 LF
12530684 RR
12530685 LR
Burning Brakes
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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD
Originally Posted by Richin Chicago
Larry,
I got mine at www.gmpartsdirect.com
Here are the part numbers:Caliper12530682 RF12530683 LF12530684 RR
12530685 LR
I got mine at www.gmpartsdirect.com
Here are the part numbers:Caliper12530682 RF12530683 LF12530684 RR
12530685 LR
are off of a 2000 A4 with 10k miles
Instructor
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From: Pensacola FL
http://www.lgmotorsports.com/shop/pr...fa1e8907fe45a1
I don't think there's a cheaper aftermarket Caliper. It's a little more expensive than what you want to pay, though.
I don't think there's a cheaper aftermarket Caliper. It's a little more expensive than what you want to pay, though.
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