Grand Sport brake calipers - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Mystic ZR-1 · 01-04-2020

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

Karl · 01-04-2020

I have Grand Sport brake calipers all around.

The additional information is very useful.

Thank you.

spork2367 · 01-06-2020

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

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

“Four similar rebuildable cores.” What exactly does that mean?

Mystic ZR-1 · 01-06-2020

They want your old ones back for rebuilding and keep your $ hostage till they get them.

spork2367 · 01-08-2020

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

They want your old ones back for rebuilding and keep your $ hostage till they get them.

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.

Hib Halverson · 01-09-2020

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.

01-04-2020	#11
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,627	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
Karl Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 980	Re: Grand Sport brake calipers I have Grand Sport brake calipers all around. The additional information is very useful. Thank you. __________________ 1993 ZR-1 #211 Yellow On Beige Beast #2 1992 ZR-1 #427 Black On Black Sold 1985 L98 Blue On Blue Sold

01-06-2020	#14
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,627	Re: Grand Sport brake calipers They want your old ones back for rebuilding and keep your $ hostage till they get them.

01-09-2020	#16
Hib Halverson Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CenCoast California Posts: 899	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. __________________ Hib Halverson Technical Writer former owner 95 VIN 0140 current owner 19 VIN 1878