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cook_dw 03-30-2023 06:47 PM

I emailed Muskegon Brakes as I too need my calipers sleeved . White post quoted over $300 a caliper last year hence why I waited. Muskegon quoted cost of Camaro caliper build to be:

$179.95 per caliper with o-ring seals

or

$129.95 if they use lip seals. Turnaround time is approx 4 weeks.

That's bore, sleeve and test pressures. Survivor style no restoration (paint etc)

"Payment will be collected when they're done and ready to come back to you."

427.060 03-30-2023 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cook_dw (Post 1618950)
I emailed Muskegon Brakes as I too need my calipers sleeved . White post quoted over $300 a caliper last year hence why I waited. Muskegon quoted cost of Camaro caliper build to be:

$179.95 per caliper with o-ring seals

or

$129.95 if they use lip seals. Turnaround time is approx 4 weeks.

That's bore, sleeve and test pressures. Survivor style no restoration (paint etc)

"Payment will be collected when they're done and ready to come back to you."


Was that for single piston or 4 piston calipers?

Edit to add: I just talked to Muskegon. They quoted me $179.95. If they send them to Lonestar, I wonder why Lonestar quoted me $219.95. I guess I'll be sending them to Muskegon.

cook_dw 03-30-2023 07:34 PM

4 piston.

Lynn 03-30-2023 07:56 PM

I used Lonestar for my 70 LT-1 Corvette brakes. No issues.

scuncio 03-30-2023 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67since67 (Post 1618947)
Chemistry is not my strong suit, I have been told by Muskegon that the old formula DOT 5 has not been available for several years and that current DOT 5 is not compatible with the brake parts in our old cars.
Lonestar, and I believe White Post and Karps warranty is voided with DOT 5.

If this is incorrect, please set me straight! - Bill W

That’s interesting, I’ll look into it. As long as you’re starting with a dry system, I’ve never had an issue with DOT5, other than bleeding it every 5 years or so on a preventative basis.

X66 714 03-30-2023 09:04 PM

Mike Gibbons say dot 4 when he does brake parts.....Joe

Lynn 03-30-2023 09:16 PM

The only advantage to Dot5 is it won't eat paint if you spill.

juliosz 03-31-2023 12:32 AM

My 67 had DOT 5 in it since the early 1980s. The restoration was started in the late 70s and the original owner told me Dow Chemical gave him a couple gallons of DOT 5 to try. Amazingly, when I disassembled the calipers, wheel cylinders and master, all were spotlessly clean and attracted no rust, bores were all perfect as well. I have heard that this is another benefit of DOT 5.

Salvatore 03-31-2023 02:45 AM

I like Mike Gibbons. A great guy and easy to deal with. Had several parts done by him.

scuncio 03-31-2023 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juliosz (Post 1618986)
My 67 had DOT 5 in it since the early 1980s. The restoration was started in the late 70s and the original owner told me Dow Chemical gave him a couple gallons of DOT 5 to try. Amazingly, when I disassembled the calipers, wheel cylinders and master, all were spotlessly clean and attracted no rust, bores were all perfect as well. I have heard that this is another benefit of DOT 5.

Absolutely true - DOT5 will not absorb water, so as long as you keep it sealed to prevent ingesting moisture, it should do a good job of preserving your hardware.


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