Brake Caliper Rebuild

[427.060]

Thanks for the responses. The NAPA here doesn't offer a rebuild service for these. I checked with White Post and Goldline Brakes. Also called Muskegon but no one answered the phone. Has anyone heard of or used Phoenix Caliper out of Chicago? Prices from each of these companies varied a lot. Goldline was $1400 for a set. White Post was $640. Phoenix was almost too cheap at $290 with a 2 day turnaround.
Since no one answered at Muskegon I called Lonestar hoping that they weren't wholesale only. They are not. They are $480 for the set with a one week turnaround. I think I will use Lonestar.
I had checked with all of the local parts stores and Chevelle parts suppliers. None of them can get rebuild kits for these 4 piston calipers.

[cook_dw]

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]

Originally Posted by cook_dw

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]

4 piston.

[Lynn]

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

[X66 714]

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

[Lynn]

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

[juliosz]

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.

[scuncio]

Originally Posted by juliosz

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.

[Salvatore]

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