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Joined: 7/25/2003
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Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
Well, noticed a small amount of brake fluid on the inside of my right rear tire tonight and pulled the wheel off. I am replaceing the the calipers, pads, steel and rubber lines in the rear both sides. I bought this stuff at the Corvette swap meet just 3 weekends ago. LOL I didn't think I would be putting them in that soon. I am just glad I wasn't driving down the highway and found out the hard way that I had a brake problem.
I'll keep you posted.
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I'll keep you posted.
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Talk about the nick of time. Glad you found it before it bacame a problem.
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Yep Ken...Me too! Got everything installed and just got back from a test drive after a complete bleeding of the braking system. Nice firm peddle now. OH, and it stops good too. LOL! 
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I noticed the exact same thing on the right front wheel this weekend. While plumbing the gas and transmission lines after the motor swap 
, bummer! Well after firing up this new motor this week, and working out any bugs 
, I guess it will be front brake time! 
, bummer! Well after firing up this new motor this week, and working out any bugs , I guess it will be front brake time! Be the first to like this post
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Joined: 2/15/2003
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Vette(s): 1980 currently being restored/ cutomized
I just fixed the brakes on my 80. Speedbleeders.com they make it very easy. Get the bag and silcon hose also. I was done in no time.
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I just did my brakes with the speed bleeders also. It worked really well. What is the bag and hose you are talking about?
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They sell them on the speedbleeders site. Just a silicon hose and a reusable bag. Just basic stuff, I guess you could catch brake fluid in anything though.
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ME TOOOO. I took mine to my neighbor the mechanic, I need rear calibers, and pads. Whats a good aftermarket caliber or should i go with a GM Part?? Have you hird of Muskegon Brake company or Volunteer vette products for replacement brakes?
Appriciate any feedback.
Thanks
Leigh
Appriciate any feedback.
Thanks
Leigh
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'73 Vette 454 c.i.
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I got mine from Precision Engineering. (www.fixvetteparts.com) They re-man their own o-ring s/s sleeved calipers in house, and they are actually the suppliers for various other companies out there. I called them and spoke to the owner personally, both of them are Corvette owners. The have a lifetime gaurentee, and so far no problems. Price was nice too, $329 for 4 re-mans, hoses, pads and hardware, after core returns of 40 ea and shipping.
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Believe it or not, AutoZone has lifetime warranty SS calipers for 61.00 ea, exchange price. My local one has them in stock, front and rear.
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