Where in the heck can you buy caliper brackets?
08-10-2008, 03:48 AM
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Where in the heck can you buy caliper brackets? Alright, I call uncle.
Where in the heck can I buy just a passenger side front caliper bracket? Everywhere I have searched, I have found rear brackets and front w/calipers only. All I want is just a bracket.
Long story short, just bought a new project '98 Z28 from a guy and the brakes were in horrible shape. Managed to free up the driver's side but broke off the head of the guide pin on the passenger side.
I thought about drilling a hole through the back of it and then putting it in my press to get it out then tapping and inserting a plug in the hole, but would rather just buy a new one.
I did a search on "front caliper bracket" and found this to be a common problem (my guess is from the crappy rubber boots cracking and leaking), but haven't found anyone who has found where we can find new replacements.
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
Where in the heck can I buy just a passenger side front caliper bracket? Everywhere I have searched, I have found rear brackets and front w/calipers only. All I want is just a bracket.
Long story short, just bought a new project '98 Z28 from a guy and the brakes were in horrible shape. Managed to free up the driver's side but broke off the head of the guide pin on the passenger side.
I thought about drilling a hole through the back of it and then putting it in my press to get it out then tapping and inserting a plug in the hole, but would rather just buy a new one.
I did a search on "front caliper bracket" and found this to be a common problem (my guess is from the crappy rubber boots cracking and leaking), but haven't found anyone who has found where we can find new replacements.
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
08-11-2008, 02:32 AM
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To heck with buying them.
Dealers in DFW area all want $99 plus for them, GMPartsDirect wants $66 before shipping.
Rosebud and pliers did the trick nicely.
When all else fails, put a torch to it.
Dealers in DFW area all want $99 plus for them, GMPartsDirect wants $66 before shipping.
Rosebud and pliers did the trick nicely.
When all else fails, put a torch to it.
08-12-2008, 07:08 AM
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oreaily can't get it no more
advance wrong part number can't get the right one
autozone dont' carry
napa-has but never in stock and has to ship from warehouse, but they never did and lied to me 3 times and nobody would help.
Finally had to get a used online, since no junkyard in town had any!
advance wrong part number can't get the right one
autozone dont' carry
napa-has but never in stock and has to ship from warehouse, but they never did and lied to me 3 times and nobody would help.
Finally had to get a used online, since no junkyard in town had any!
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08-14-2008, 07:51 AM
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Ive replaced my stockers once and im about to get a second set again. Both bottom pins lock up. I bought a used set and replaced with new pins and now when I get on the brakes they make a popping/clicking sound.
