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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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STOCK CALIPER REPLACEMENT

I like my brakes and they seem to work fine for my usage. What I don't like is the front calipers that are rusting and look terrible. Is there a simple caliper change option that I can do for looks? I have a 92' Z28 5.7, single piston front calipers.
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Re: STOCK CALIPER REPLACEMENT

yes, but it cost about 450 bux.

you could clean and paint the stock calipers with caliper paint, that will make them look nice and not rusty.
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Re: STOCK CALIPER REPLACEMENT

The stock calipers arent worth cleaning and painting in my opinion. I have seen some with platings to prevent the rusting and they still look cheap. Is there a direct replacement from another company which looks more modern?
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Re: STOCK CALIPER REPLACEMENT

http://www.camaroperformers.com/cama.../photo_02.html

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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Re: STOCK CALIPER REPLACEMENT

Reman stock calipers run like $13 each. Clean the light oil coating off them and paint them.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Re: STOCK CALIPER REPLACEMENT

if you just want them not to look bad, i too recommend painting. I've had great luck with the duplicolor kits - ceramic paint, cleaner and masking tape (in case you dont take the caliper off to paint). just make sure to get a wire brush and scrub off all the rust, should be good to go
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Re: STOCK CALIPER REPLACEMENT

if you want to do your calipers.. go with wilwood #120-7197 $98ea ea thats under $200 for the front.
the brake lines ss for this set is $61.00.

they are billet alum and black anodized and yes...say wilwood on the front so if you have open wheels you can show them off.

cross drilled sloted rotors are another $200 for all 4. 2 front 2 back. zink plated!

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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Re: STOCK CALIPER REPLACEMENT

I went with these calipers from SSBC and Stoptech rotors. 100x better than stock but my stock setup was in real bad shape.
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