What do you think of this brake upgrade?
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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
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I've seen that seller on there before, and I do believe he's legit. It's just your standard LS1 brake upgrade for the F-body. I've done a few of those myself. There's a few things I don't like about it:
1- He's reusing old rotors, not to mention the GM rotors are VERY prone to warping. Why not give you NEW brand name rotors with it? Waste of time IMO;
2- "Good, usable condition". Does he rebuild the calipers and include all new wear parts? doesn't look like it to me. I see in the pic that the stainless pieces that keep the pads from squeaking in the carriers aren't new, it makes me wonder how much he really puts into this kit;
3- If you're gonna offer a kit like that, all parts except maybe the calipers and custom parts NEED to be new.
Just my opinion, I'd look elsewhere and pass on this one....
Ed
1- He's reusing old rotors, not to mention the GM rotors are VERY prone to warping. Why not give you NEW brand name rotors with it? Waste of time IMO;
2- "Good, usable condition". Does he rebuild the calipers and include all new wear parts? doesn't look like it to me. I see in the pic that the stainless pieces that keep the pads from squeaking in the carriers aren't new, it makes me wonder how much he really puts into this kit;
3- If you're gonna offer a kit like that, all parts except maybe the calipers and custom parts NEED to be new.
Just my opinion, I'd look elsewhere and pass on this one....
Ed
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