63 needs new front brakes -- best source?

[SeaLawyer]

Need new drums/pads/lines/hardware. Want to stay stock. Where is the best place to buy them?

Thanks,
Vaughn

 

[Charlie '64]

Just finished rebuilding brakes on my '64. Didn't need drums, ordered wheel cylinders, rubber lines, linnings and hardware from Corvette Central. Quality seemed ok and I didn't have any problems with anything. Shop around, somewhere else may be less expensive. Good luck!!

 

[c5vetter]

Start with Doc Rebuild, then check Long Island Corvette, Paragon, Rik's Corvette in that order - I would check Corvette Central, Zips, Corvette America in that order after the originals - really depends on "how authentic" you want to stay

 

[SeaLawyer]

I actually want to stay as original or original 'looking' as possible. Do you know if any of those vendors sell such parts in a pre-packaged 'kit' to totally replace/restore everything?

 

[Dave65]

I actually want to stay as original or original 'looking' as possible. Do you know if any of those vendors sell such parts in a pre-packaged 'kit' to totally replace/restore everything?

I suggest you look at Vette Brake and Product (VBP) www.vbandp.com and Vansteel www.vansteel.com as you are looking for sources.

I bought a complete set from VBP for my 65 because they had the best price (by far) on the new Delco caliper castings I wanted. I realize this is not an issue with you. They do have a brake kit for the 63 that seems to include everything except the drums. The new master cylinder I bought from them has the correct cap, which surprised me.

My 2 cents.

Dave