Caliper piston Leak
02-04-2014, 10:02 PM
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What are "Florida Stainless calipers" ? mines are "Delco moraine calipers", the exact same as the ones in mds3013 post : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-calipers.html
02-04-2014, 11:11 PM
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i got my (79) front conversion kit from Corvette Stainless Steel Brakes. works great no leaks,$37ea. there are instructional videos on their website on making repairs / upgrades
http://www.cssbinc.com/corvette-brak...rsion-kit.aspx
http://www.cssbinc.com/corvette-brak...rsion-kit.aspx
02-06-2014, 01:23 PM
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I've gotten into the never ending spiral of lifetime warranties with Cardone remanufactured calipers. I've changed 3 already that haven't lasted more than two years.
One recommendation I have for the steel brake line flare nut is to first try lightly with a flare wrench and if that starts to slip on the flats I have had super luck with a small vise grip that has three flats on it. Model 4LW.....works great!
One recommendation I have for the steel brake line flare nut is to first try lightly with a flare wrench and if that starts to slip on the flats I have had super luck with a small vise grip that has three flats on it. Model 4LW.....works great!
02-10-2014, 08:37 PM
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Finally, after dismantling the caliper and the pistons, and scrubbing all the dirt that was inside ! the caliper stainless sleeves are so damaged that I have to buy a new one 
