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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Well, like I mentioned earlier, I'm an old guy so that means that I do things OLD SCHOOL! Back in the day, if we had some rust on our chrome wheels or bumpers, we just used a little Coke on them. It worked great. But with wheels, you also need a degreaser. So here is the SECRET recipe. Put 4oz...
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Hi Eric. I don't mind at all. It wouldn't let me add the photo here, so it is in the original post.
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Hi Eric. I don't mind at all. Yes, the conversion was quite expensive. I am too old to do the install myself, so that added an extra $900 to the cost. I replaced EVERYTHING. Master cylinder, braided stainless brake lines, powder coated calipers, slotted rotors and high performance pads. Parts...
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    Question: Wandering a little

    Hey guys. My '81 has 50,000 miles on her. Not driven on a lot of rough roads and has new boots on her. Once upon a time I owned a 1956 Ford. There was a hex screw with a nut on it mounted on the steering box that you could tighten up the amount of play in the steering. Is there something like...
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    These are the before and after pictures of the inside of the wheels. I concocted a special recipe to remove the old brake fluid and brake dust, and I think it worked well!
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Here are a couple of pictures of the new brake system. Eric Hill. Here is a pic of the master cyl.
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Update on upgrade replacement brake system. You got that right Tom!
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Hello guys and gals following this thread. I have FINALLY gotten my upgraded brakes installed. I spoke with the mechanic and, according to him, these are RACE CAR compatible! Direct replacement. No issues doing the conversion. They stop as smooth as a baby's butt! So happy I went this way!!!
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Hey guys. Just an update on my replacement brake system. I have all the parts and an appointment to have them installed on April 17th. I am too old to be crawling around under the car anymore, and I have a great mechanic that will take care of the install for me. I will update again after I get...
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Update on upgrade replacement brake system. I am told that this will be a direct bolt on system. No mods required.
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Update on upgrade replacement brake system. Hi guys (and gals) I just wanted to update everyone following this thread. I ordered a COMPLETE replacement, upgrade brake system which includes: Master cylinder, S.S. braided brake lines, Wilwood calipers, slotted rotors and new brake pads. I ordered...
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Brake system Will do Tom. Looking forward to having some REALLY good upgraded brakes. Mike
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Brake system Hi Tom. It seems that ALL (at least all that I have purchased) of the replacement calipers are just rebuilt (and poorly at that) cores that have exceeded their life cycle. 3 sets, 12 calipers, and they have all leaked in very short order. I have found an aftermarket "direct bolt...
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    Question: Best replacement brake system

    Hi guys. I am tired of replacing my brake calipers every two years. I need to change them again, and I am told that I need to replace the entire system. Calipers, rotors, pads, hoses and master cylinder! I need some recommendations for a GOOD (not pricey) replacement brake system. I have done...
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    1981 vette fusebox location

    Fuse Block Here is a photo of mine. I just had to change the 20 amp fuse on mine too. The one you want is just above and to the left of the yellow capacitor.
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    Fuse location

    Hey guys. Can someone tell me or better yet show me the location of the 20 amp fuse for the electric locks on a 1981?? Thanks Never mind. I found it!!! Everything works now!!!
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    '81 Corvette engine noise

    Good morning all. This is an update to my post from November 2015. I had a strange noise coming from the engine compartment that was hard to detect what it might be. Turns out that 2 lobes of the cam had failed and 2 lifters were cupped. My local mechanic pulled the motor, replaced the cam and...
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    Question: Engine noise

    Gentlemen. I own a 1981 numbers matching coupe. I was returning from a car show, last month, and since I hadn't "cleared" it's throat in awhile, I hammered it. Well, I heard what initially sounded like one of the resonators was starting to give out on me. I took it in last week for an oil...
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