01-04-2020 | #11 |
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Re: Grand Sport brake calipers
Actually, really not that bad of a price when you consider
they come with powdercoated brackets and new pads? Allegedly remanufactured by Lone Star Caliper, good reputation and they’re at Carlisle every year. But, don’t think they are the “seller”? Have concerns about the $1000 core charge ($500 front, $500 rear)? That’s a lot to be hanging out there on the old credit card... Some places really drag their feet on returning core charges. I’m thinking about it... 🤔 Pros: Pretty and rare Cons: No REAL technical advantage |
01-04-2020 | #12 |
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Re: Grand Sport brake calipers
I have Grand Sport brake calipers all around.
The additional information is very useful. Thank you.
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Re: Grand Sport brake calipers
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01-06-2020 | #14 |
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Re: Grand Sport brake calipers
They want your old ones back for rebuilding and keep your $ hostage till they get them.
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01-08-2020 | #15 |
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Re: Grand Sport brake calipers
So really, these are 1700 dollar calipers because no one is paying 700 dollars for a caliper rebuild and pads. Rarity is unimportant if you have to already have the same damn part.
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01-09-2020 | #16 |
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Re: Grand Sport brake calipers
If you're a trackrat and you want better brake feel, you need:
1) '96 GS front calipers because, like Marc says, they are stiffer in the bridge part of the casting. 2) braided stainless steel covered Teflon brake hoses. When I had Barney, that was my brake set-up and it definitely improved pedal feel.
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