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ilovemountains
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 Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 5:53 pm Post subject: Brake calipers, standard or Brazilian or?? |
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Getting ready to order a pair of calipers for my 74 Ghia to complete an entire brake rebuild. Rock Auto sells a standard caliper, then for 3 times the cost they have a Brazilian version. Anyone know what the difference is or have a recommendation? Id rebuild mine but for the cost Id rather buy a clean, ready to install set. Thanks!
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lemke
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| I bought aftermarket units for mine and they were not too costly, they bolted right up and worked great - but that was over 15 years ago. Where are the "standard" units made? Are they re-built, or new? Give us some prices. You may get a better deal from one of the vendors here on thesamba. |
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lemke
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Here is an eBay link to some new, and rebuilt calipers. Some have free shipping, and the cost is not bad. I am pretty sure that they are made in Brazil - way better then China. The PO of my 1971 rebuilt the original calipers, and they are a bear to change pads on. I think I will get a new pair of calipers soon. On my old Ghia with new calipers, changing the pads were a breeze.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trks...p;_sacat=0
I believe the pair I purchased were made by TRW - a good, reputable name. I do know that I used a TRW steering box when my old unit wore out - it worked for years without a hitch. I sold that Ghia many years ago, but I would not be surprised if the TRW parts are still working fine. Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/Caliper-TRW-311615107BR-Volk...+caalipers
Good luck, and be sure to let us know how things go. |
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nvilleghia
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| I did a brake rebuild about 18 months ago and purchased my calipers from CIP. They were TRW calipers out of Brazil. I paid around $60 apiece I think. I have about 10,000 miles on them now and no issues whatsoever. |
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c21darrel
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