Anyone done business with Precision Engineering....
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Melting Slicks
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Anyone done business with Precision Engineering....
They advertise in The Driveline brake kits and T/A's and etc. They have a brake kit to rebuild your own calipers, including pistons, seals, o-rings etc for $149. Not bad huh?
I think I am going to try them out and re-build my own. :cheers:
I think I am going to try them out and re-build my own. :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Anyone done business with Precision Engineering.... (topless68)
They did my brakes. I don't have them back on the car yet, but hope to be on the road later this spring after the front suspension rebuild.
They seemed to be the most reasonable, and would rebuild MY calipers instead of switching them out for another rebuilt set.
GM
They seemed to be the most reasonable, and would rebuild MY calipers instead of switching them out for another rebuilt set.
GM
Safety Car
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From: Spicewood, Texas, USA TX-Texas
Re: Anyone done business with Precision Engineering.... (topless68)
If your calipers have never been bored out and sleeved with stainless steel, you may want to consider having them rebuilt professionally the first time (mark'em and tell'em you want'em back).
After 30-35 years, all those original calipers are very likely to have corrosion damage to the bores, leading to damaged seals, and leaks. If you're not leaking, perhaps it's worth a try, but you may be setting yourself up for short service life and possible waste of $149.
After 30-35 years, all those original calipers are very likely to have corrosion damage to the bores, leading to damaged seals, and leaks. If you're not leaking, perhaps it's worth a try, but you may be setting yourself up for short service life and possible waste of $149.
Pro
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Re: Anyone done business with Precision Engineering.... (Chuck Sangerhausen)
During the chassis restoration, I bought 4 rebuilt original calipers then sent back as cores the four that were on the car. I think the cost for the new ones ended up in the $80/ range....
I really didn't want to mess around with such an essential function.
My 2 cents.
Allen
I really didn't want to mess around with such an essential function.
My 2 cents.
Allen
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Anyone done business with Precision Engineering.... (Chuck Sangerhausen)
Mornin' Chuck... :seeya
All of the calipers are replacements and have SS sleeves. I thought the O-ring type piston was better than the OE with the groove in it, that's why I was considering the change. Plus, while I have them down for blasting and changing the bleeders, I'm gonna go ahead and do the seals...
Out of four calipers I have two broken bleeder screws...not bad huh? My next posted question was going to be: Can you drill and helicoil the bleeder screws or am I wasting my time b/c they will leak? Can I drill and attempt to tap?
Suggestions? :cheers:
All of the calipers are replacements and have SS sleeves. I thought the O-ring type piston was better than the OE with the groove in it, that's why I was considering the change. Plus, while I have them down for blasting and changing the bleeders, I'm gonna go ahead and do the seals...
Out of four calipers I have two broken bleeder screws...not bad huh? My next posted question was going to be: Can you drill and helicoil the bleeder screws or am I wasting my time b/c they will leak? Can I drill and attempt to tap?
Suggestions? :cheers:
Safety Car
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Re: Anyone done business with Precision Engineering.... (topless68)
Can you drill and helicoil the bleeder screws or am I wasting my time b/c they will leak? Can I drill and attempt to tap?
Jes' call me chikken. You could seriously damage your calipers by using sharp objects on them. :D
