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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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cheap rear brakes?

my passenger side rear calliper on my '88 GTA rear is all locked up...it BARELY works anymore and i think the other side is going too.

1. ive heard of a recall rebuild kit? i havent been able to find any info on it though.

2. i can get all new callipers. how much do stock replacement ones cost?

3. i can get after market callipers. mostly likely expensive.

im looking for a cheap solution to fix my problem...all i need is some rear brakes...i plan on doing brake stands (burnouts while holding the brakes) so i dont want some crazy clamping force on the rotors. any suggestions?
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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I suggest you get a line lock for when you do your burnouts
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by 1983Fbody
I suggest you get a line lock for when you do your burnouts
i know...but just for the time being ill do a few brake stands. but as for line locks, can i use this? http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...34&prmenbr=361
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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Re: cheap rear brakes?

Originally posted by Trans_AM_88
1. ive heard of a recall rebuild kit? i havent been able to find any info on it though.
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sea...der=descending
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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found it https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=58367

thanks!
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