Rebuilding front brake calipers? - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

-=Jeff=- · 08-14-2018

GS calipers bolt in using same brackets and pads as the 91 calipers.. main difference is the face of the Caliper with 'CORVETTE' on it and the structure of the caliper was improved.

Warp Ten was referring to $50 for the regular replacements.. GS calipers will be a bit more money

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 08-14-2018

While you CAN rebuild them, I agree with the others, why?
I can likely make a cinder block, but if I only need two or three, much easier to buy them.
Cannot sing the praises of Lonestar enough!
Bair's also!
Jeff and Warp Ten are spot on in recommending the Grand Sport calipers, unless you are going NCRS, although I would still use the GS calipers and take the points deduction.
For looks alone, but they are better also which Jeff nicely pointed out.
A VERY GOOD upgrade!
Enjoy your project!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marty

Hib Halverson · 08-15-2018

It's only the 96 GS front caliper which is stronger. The 96 GS rear caliper is the same except for the black powder coating.

Front calipers are pretty easy to rebuild provided you have rebuild kits and the FSM. Actually, given regular brake system flushes, you'll find the calipers will have little wear except, if you drive hard, the front outer caliper dust seals may be burned or melted.

Rear calipers are a little more difficult because of the caliper-lock parking brake. Again, the FSM is your friend.

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Rebuilding front brake calipers? GS calipers bolt in using same brackets and pads as the 91 calipers.. main difference is the face of the Caliper with 'CORVETTE' on it and the structure of the caliper was improved. Warp Ten was referring to $50 for the regular replacements.. GS calipers will be a bit more money __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

08-14-2018	#12
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,593	Re: Rebuilding front brake calipers? While you CAN rebuild them, I agree with the others, why? I can likely make a cinder block, but if I only need two or three, much easier to buy them. Cannot sing the praises of Lonestar enough! Bair's also! Jeff and Warp Ten are spot on in recommending the Grand Sport calipers, unless you are going NCRS, although I would still use the GS calipers and take the points deduction. For looks alone, but they are better also which Jeff nicely pointed out. A VERY GOOD upgrade! Enjoy your project!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marty

08-15-2018	#13
Hib Halverson Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CenCoast California Posts: 899	Re: Rebuilding front brake calipers? It's only the 96 GS front caliper which is stronger. The 96 GS rear caliper is the same except for the black powder coating. Front calipers are pretty easy to rebuild provided you have rebuild kits and the FSM. Actually, given regular brake system flushes, you'll find the calipers will have little wear except, if you drive hard, the front outer caliper dust seals may be burned or melted. Rear calipers are a little more difficult because of the caliper-lock parking brake. Again, the FSM is your friend. __________________ Hib Halverson Technical Writer former owner 95 VIN 0140 current owner 19 VIN 1878