 Brake Calipers, Too good to be true? Cheap "seconds"? |
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 Feb 9 2011, 01:14 AM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 57 Joined: 6-November 10 From: Zionsville, IN Member No.: 26,593  |
What do you guys/gals think? Definitely cheaper this way than from GM or the local distributors. But my concern is "seconds".
http://www.ahwooga.com/detail.asp?id=18393...997-2004-NEW-GM |
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Feb 9 2011, 01:44 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (85t5mcss @ Feb 8 2011, 05:14 PM)  What do you guys/gals think? Definitely cheaper this way than from GM or the local distributors. But my concern is "seconds". http://www.ahwooga.com/detail.asp?id=18393...997-2004-NEW-GM Poor value at $400 for bare calipers. The rears are useless, new GM front calipers were around $100 each from Team, not that long ago. Plus you need the abutments/pins/seals/clips, etc. Check prices on 'friction ready' calipers from Team or other discount GM parts houses. This post has been edited by Blainefab: Feb 9 2011, 01:44 AM |
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Feb 9 2011, 01:58 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Mobile, Al Member No.: 1,410 |
KORE3 has the whole deal less pads and rotors for $340.
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Feb 10 2011, 12:43 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 57 Joined: 6-November 10 From: Zionsville, IN Member No.: 26,593 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Feb 9 2011, 01:44 AM) The rears are useless Why are the rears useless? Seem to have a decent piston diameter, they r aluminum and light. Do they spread? Do u have a link for "Team"? |
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Feb 10 2011, 02:02 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (85t5mcss @ Feb 9 2011, 04:43 PM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Feb 9 2011, 01:44 AM) The rears are useless Why are the rears useless? Seem to have a decent piston diameter, they r aluminum and light. Do they spread? Do u have a link for "Team"? They are Corvette calipers, and are missing the abutments, just like the fronts. They would need different brackets to mount to a Fbody axle. IMO the rear disc brakes on the 3/4gen Fbody are adequate for RR/AX use, no need to change other than to freshen with new OEM parts and application specific pads. I have not heard of anyone working the rears hard enough to spread a caliper. Team Chevrolet is a widely used GM parts supplier. Deeply discounted prices and free shipping for orders >$100. Best to call Gale, he doesn't do email very well. Gale McGrew-Parts Manager Team Chevrolet,Olds,GMC,Jeep,Nissan 2014 East 20th Place Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308-632-2173/800-658-4017 fax 308-632-0974 email teamparts@teamchev.com This post has been edited by Blainefab: Feb 10 2011, 02:04 PM |
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Feb 10 2011, 03:54 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (85t5mcss @ Feb 9 2011, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Feb 9 2011, 01:44 AM) The rears are useless Why are the rears useless? Seem to have a decent piston diameter, they r aluminum and light. Do they spread? Here's all I can share about the rears: http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?sho...ic=4105&hl= |
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Feb 11 2011, 01:18 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 57 Joined: 6-November 10 From: Zionsville, IN Member No.: 26,593 |
OK, if that's all u guys are worried about then I am in good shape. I already had the abutments, brackets, and calipers. I will need extra hardware since these are for backups (forgot to mention that part earlier). But I will keep shopping around as well. Makes no sense that the reds are cheaper than the blacks. Figured it would be the other way around. Thanks again.
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