I couldn't have said it better myself! The only good reason to rebuild is
if new parts are NLA.
>since my car isn't a boat or plane i like it to stop so i buy new parts
only
>
>Mike Kerr
>Roadster Restoration
>3730 Todrob LN.
>Placerville CA. 95667
>Ph.# 530-644-6777
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: NATHAN J RUFFCORN <NRUFFCORN@prodigy.net>
>To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Date: Monday, May 03, 1999 6:30 PM
>Subject: brake caliper rebuild-sleeve or replace???
>
>
>>I know I'm beating a REALLY old horse when I bring up brakes again-bear
>with
>>me PLEASE!
>>
>>This is my question:
>>What are the advantages and disadvantges for both rebuilding the front
>>calipers (having them sleeved with stainless) or just purchasing new
>>housings. It would seem to me that stainless would be the way to go as it
>>would never pit. I was curious, as recent threads have spoken of
replacing
>>with the original the original aluminum housings. What other variables
>>exist (longevity, cost, effectiveness, ect ect)
>>
>>If anyone one of you have had positive or negative experience with either
>>solution please let me know. Seems as if the brake parts on the roadsters
>>are eating up a big portion of the budget (already replaced 1/2 of the
>>lines, rear cylinders, brake master, and rubber flex hoses). Where will
it
>>end!! :-) Really thankful that most of the fittings-excluding the
front
>>calipers-use SAE threads!
>>
>>I CANNOT just throw seals in the front calipers as they are pitted REALLY
>>bad. Any suggestions are appreciated!
>>
>>Thanks again!
>>Nathan
>>
>>69 2000
>>70 1600 (2.8L chevy!)
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