Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem
09-30-2003, 09:34 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem
Ordering complete new rear wheel bearing assemblies tomorrow, and strut rod bushings. That should fix it. Assemblies to have tolerance within GM specs - or so says ZIP.
Probably about $1,000 of parts before core rebate and labor. But, it WILL BE FIXED!
Probably about $1,000 of parts before core rebate and labor. But, it WILL BE FIXED!
09-30-2003, 09:46 PM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (Larry82)
Good luck. I've heard nothing but good stuff about Zip. I don't know who builds their bearing assemblies though. It should be a pretty painless deal to R&R them.
09-30-2003, 10:01 PM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (Larry82)
:cheers:
Let us know how it goes.
Let us know how it goes.
10-01-2003, 11:19 AM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (joeveto)
Turns out Zip has to manufacture them and it will be maybe end of next week before they start.
So, VP&B got the order. Cheaper, believe it or don't, and they hope to have out by week's end.
So, VP&B got the order. Cheaper, believe it or don't, and they hope to have out by week's end.
10-01-2003, 11:49 AM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (Larry82)
Larry82
not to worry your assemblies will be built by us. we do most of the rebuilding for the corvetter warehouses :thumbs:
not to worry your assemblies will be built by us. we do most of the rebuilding for the corvetter warehouses :thumbs:
10-01-2003, 12:25 PM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (Van Steel)
Great - called the order in this morning. Strut rods also. Look forward to receiving them!
10-01-2003, 03:54 PM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (Larry82)
We work hand in hand w/VBP. We do all of their rebuilding(bearing assem., control arms ect.) and they supply us w/some of there kits. It works out well for everyone.
10-01-2003, 03:58 PM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (Van Steel)
Van Steel -
Are you working on the two piece alum hub C3 rotor that Robin described to me a couple of weeks back?
Are you working on the two piece alum hub C3 rotor that Robin described to me a couple of weeks back?
10-01-2003, 05:48 PM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (79VetteMike)
I don't know who builds their bearing assemblies though. It should be a pretty painless deal to R&R them.
10-02-2003, 08:26 AM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (GDaina)
Flynhi-
Not that I know of.
GDaina-
Zip doesn't supply VBP w/bearing assemblies. They are about 5 miles from our place and they are here everyday picking up assemblies. If anything, VBP supplies Zip w/products. VBP pretty much supplies all of the vendors w/poly bushing along w/Energy Suspension and all the suspension kits w/the tubular a-arms ect.
Not that I know of.
GDaina-
Zip doesn't supply VBP w/bearing assemblies. They are about 5 miles from our place and they are here everyday picking up assemblies. If anything, VBP supplies Zip w/products. VBP pretty much supplies all of the vendors w/poly bushing along w/Energy Suspension and all the suspension kits w/the tubular a-arms ect.
10-03-2003, 11:05 AM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (Larry82)
Got a call from VB&P - how many vendors do that? - that the order was shipped air freight yesterday (at my expense, of course). That means they will be here today, at the shop my Monday, and maybe the Vette back on the road Monday night.
That is service! Thanks VB&P - and Van Steel - for making the assembly so fast!
That is service! Thanks VB&P - and Van Steel - for making the assembly so fast!
10-03-2003, 05:20 PM
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Re: Brake Problems - I'm done with trying to fix the problem (Larry82)
And, they are at home waiting for me.
Can't wait to see what that overnight air freight bill is!
Can't wait to see what that overnight air freight bill is!