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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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New Calipers for 88

Hey guys, im lookin to upgrade from my stock calipers but not go crazy, im on a budget.. Do you guys believe Fenco from autozone to be a good caliper?? And is there a cheapish wilwood caliper available? Ive been combing through the brake forum and most is about upgrade your brakes with different rear and front ends then doing the calipers, i dont have the $$ to do that right now so any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Re: New Calipers for 88

Fenco calipers are rebuilt stock units. There's no gain to be had by just replacing the calipers.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Re: New Calipers for 88

i realize there stock wasnt sure if they were rebuilds or not. what would you or anyone recommend for a small upgrade? does wilwood offer anything that isnt outrageous?
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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you could probably get some results from just getting some good brake pads and a set of ss braid flex lines for the car.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Re: New Calipers for 88

passenger side caliper is shot as is master cylinder, reason for even doing this at this time and why im on budget, was not plannin on having to do this right now.
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