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Old 10-15-2007, 03:45 PM   #1
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Redoing my brakes -> Questions, and lots of 'em

Hey guys, I've got a 1989 Firebird I'm slowly fixing up paycheck to paycheck. This winter I'm doing the body, and a few others, and hopefully by next summer I will have a new motor, trans, and rear end. Anyways, My question is what it would cost to redo all of my brakes (Biggers disks, and 4 wheel disc) With all new lines, proportioning valves, rubber lines, all of that fun stuff. I want to go with that stuff you can bend with your hand (Stainless would be nice, as well) I know a guy who works at a partsource that can get me a good deal on this, but what would I be looking to pay for all new discs, 4 wheel disc mounting kits, and all of the lines? Would it be smarter to just leave drums in the back?

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For all new upgraded brakes all around with new lines, hoses, master cylinder, harware.... between $1500 and $4000+ depending on how fancy your willing to get. A more cost effective option is just rebuilding what you have - A new master cylinder, hoses, wheel cylinders, shoes, springs, rotors, drums, wheel bearings, seals, fluid, and rebuilt "loaded" front calipers could be had for about $550, assuming you are doing the work yourself. This may not be a terribly sexy option but you'll definitely be stopping better than most! BTW - Have you ever tried to bend stainless steel lines? Even with a bender it's NO FUN!!!
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