Brake Woes

[jcruz]

Hi all,

I have a 92 Z07 -- one or both of the front calipers seem to stick and lock up every now and then. Applying the brake again seems to free it up. I'm thinking the pistons are shot.

What are my options here? I can't seem to find rebuild kits or new calipers for the Z07 brakes. What to do????

Thanks,

John

 

[vetteoz]

I can't seem to find rebuild kits or new calipers for the Z07 brakes. What to do????

All the '88+ fronts use the same caliper kit .Only the size of the caliper opening changed to suit the thicker rotor 13' HD rotor used in the J55 setup.
Reman calipers can be had from places like Rockauto or you could do bling upgrade
Factory Original Corvette Grand Sport Heavy Duty Brake Calipers: Hubcaps Plus After Market Parts and Accessories For Cars, Trucks and SUVs

 

[vetteoz]

Caliper kit for 88- 96 cars

Corvette Front Brake Caliper Seal Kit, 1988-1996

 

[jcruz]

Thanks very much!

You know, my wife says I can't find the mayo in the fridge either...maybe she's onto something :L

I think I'll try the rebuild kit first, simply based on the cost factor.

 

[vetteoz]

I think I'll try the rebuild kit first, simply based on the cost factor.

Rebuilt calipers can be had for $50 exchange .
See
Chevrolet Corvette A1 Cardone A1184320 Brake Caliper (18-4320, 184320, A1184320) | MyRide.com

A-1 CARDONE Part # 184320
A-1 CARDONE Part # 184319

You might see those part #'s listed as for '96 Corvette because the '96 models only came with the big HD 13" brakes used in the Z07 /Z51 setups

 

[gmjunkie]

Hi all,

I have a 92 Z07 -- one or both of the front calipers seem to stick and lock up every now and then. Applying the brake again seems to free it up. I'm thinking the pistons are shot.

I'm thinking your Front Brake hoses are Shot!!:L

 

[jcruz]

I'm thinking your Front Brake hoses are Shot!!:L

I purchased the caliper rebuild kits and a friend come over Saturday to help out. The cylinders were very tough to get out and there was a ton of grit in the cylinder bores. We honed out the bores but got stymied trying to get the new seals installed. In the end, I figured it was best to go ahead and purchase new calipers.

So, with the new rotors, pads, and now calipers, I'll go ahead and replace the hoses too

Thanks,

John