Advise on Brakes

Okay I've got a really bad pull to left when applying the brakes and I believe I have a bad caliper on that side in the front. 

I was thinking I'd like to redo all the calipers and maybe go with drilled/slotted rotors or something.  Like I've said before I'm no mechanical genious so I'm looking for advise on what you all think I should do.

I'm not looking to spend a bazillion dollars on the brakes, just new calipers and maybe upgraded rotors.  Anyone know of any good deals anywhere?  Thanks for the help. 

You could have a bad caliper on the other side. If the right side is not working, then the only braking force you would have is on the left. I know this doesn't really answer your question, but....

Mark,

I sent my front calipers (leaking) to Lone Star Caliper.  The price & service were great for correct units that were stainless steel sleeved.  Unfortunately, the car is still on jack stands and I can't tell you how they work.

Good luck,

Anthony

[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]You could have a bad caliper on the other side. If the right side is not working, then the only braking force you would have is on the left. I know this doesn't really answer your question, but....[/QUOTE]

Huh, ya know Joel that makes more sense   I guess its bad on the pass. side, the reason for it pulling left

Thanks Anthony, how long did it take to get the calipers back?  I'll look them up online

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Lone Star stuff is top notch. About 95% of the 'Vette owners around here use them. It's really nice that they are right here locally, too!
They use the stainless sleeves, and o-rings on the pistons, instead of the normal "lip" seals. No mo leaks!! And, the o-ring set-up isn't as prone to pumping air into the calipers if the rotors are a wee bit off.

A couple of years ago I bought a caliper rebuild kit (o-rings and pistons) and overhauled all four of them myself.   Having never done that before I didn't think it was too  hard - just followed the steps in the repair manuals and took my time.  No leaks and they've been rock solid ever since.  And I'm no mechanical genious either. 

One other thing to look at is the flexible lines from the frame to the calipers.  If they're rubber they can fail internally and not release the pressure on the rotor.  That's what cooked the right front rotor on "The Toy", forced the replace of all four (because all were below spec for turning again - THANKS P.O.!!!  ) and the rebuild of the calipers.  The flexible lines were the least cost items of the whole job.

Mark,

If I recall, it was about 2-3 weeks & it was $75 each.  I did it in the winter & I told them it was no rush, but they may be able to do it faster.

For the price, I reccomend sending out both front calipers.

If time is an issue, there are repro castings out ther that you can get in a couple of days without a core.

Anthony