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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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this is my first post and many of you must of saw this before , but i need to replace the complete brake system on my 1980 L 82 corvette. I need some help finding a good complete kit . Yea , I know there are plenty of kits out there , but I need some input on which ones are good and which ones to stay away from . some of them say o-ring etc...
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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Glad to see that you joined. If no one responds here, try the specific section for your car.

Good luck on your repairs, etc.

Tons of good advice here.

Good people also.
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 05:09 AM
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Glad to see that you joined. If no one responds here, try the specific section for your car.

Good luck on your repairs, etc.

Tons of good advice here.

Good people also.
Welcome to the forum!
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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Welcome aboard. Be sure to ask around in C3 General about your brakes.
Old Jul 13, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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There are sponsors here that sell great products, and no I'm not one of them but have used them.

If you are getting new calipers the oring ones are the ticket.

Good luck. Go into the C3 tech forum and you'll see links on the left.
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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Congrats on the 80 vette, tinman2!! Welcome to the Forum. They are great for learning more about vettes and you will meet a lot of new friends.

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