truska48
Newbie
Posts: 2
Member Nº: 918
|
 |
« on: January 15, 2012, 02:27:22 PM » |
|
My right rear calipar is leaking. My question is should I try to rebuild it, or just go out and get a complete set of 4 new fresh calipars? |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
C3 Corvette Forum 68 - 82
|
|
« on: January 15, 2012, 02:27:22 PM » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Andy Tuttle
Full Member
Posts: 141
Member Nº: 299
|
|
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2012, 08:20:23 PM » |
|
YOu can probably get new or rebuilt ones just as cheap - if not cheaper- as rebuilding it youself and without the exstra grief. I would consider changing the two rear (don't change just one) and think about the front depending on the age and condition. I am a strong believer in if it ain't broke, don't go broke trying to fix it. On the other hand, it may be a timely investment. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
It'll run again one day! In memory of Dad Tuttle 1933-1994 Giddy Up Go Daddy
|
|
|
Palmbeachvette
Full Member
Posts: 230
Member Nº: 5
|
|
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2012, 08:28:45 PM » |
|
If you know or believe that the calipers are original then I would recommend replacing all of them due to their age and if one is failing the others will follow soon. To take care of them all at the same time will ultimately save time and money down the road and provide a sense of safety now versus worrying how much longer any unrepaired parts will last if you only fix the defect part at this time. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
C3 Corvette Forum 68 - 82
|
|
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2012, 08:28:45 PM » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Palmbeachvette
Full Member
Posts: 230
Member Nº: 5
|
|
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2012, 08:30:35 PM » |
|
I apologize for posting before noticing that this was your first post in this forum. Welcome to the forum  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
truska48
Newbie
Posts: 2
Member Nº: 918
|
|
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2012, 05:41:08 PM » |
|
thanks guys, I guess I'll go and replace all four, it does make sense to have " a good sense of safety" |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
vetteherb
Newbie
Posts: 28
Member Nº: 263
|
|
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2012, 05:07:43 AM » |
|
Just a word to the wise, I've rebuilt my own calipers, it's not a big deal. If you choose to buy new or rebuilt, I've been told that there are now some Chinese reproductions, that are not considered rebuildable cores. Make sure you get real Delco calipers to avoid the non-rebuildable core problem later on.... |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Andy Tuttle
Full Member
Posts: 141
Member Nº: 299
|
|
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2012, 09:39:26 PM » |
|
Agree wholeheartedly with vetteherb. And you can't go wrong wuth 4 new ones! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
It'll run again one day! In memory of Dad Tuttle 1933-1994 Giddy Up Go Daddy
|
|
|
|
C3 Corvette Forum 68 - 82
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
