Hello and C2 Brake Calipers

[Mike R.]

Re: Hello and C2 Brake Calipers

Ah, good to know. Thanks. I will make sure before I do anything. Mike

[Michael W.]

Re: Hello and C2 Brake Calipers

Also, they offer to mechanically restore the Calipers without touching the outside surfaces as an option. In a "Survivor" car, would the original ugly rusty finish be preferable over a blast and repaint in an otherwise original undercar? Do judges care? Thanks.

If you think you have a survivor car, I wouldn't consider removing anything for restoration of any kind.

[Mike R.]

Re: Hello and C2 Brake Calipers

I hear you, but as it is not drivable without brakes, I don't think I have much choice. I guess mechanical restoration only does make much more sense, however.

[Joe L.]

Re: Hello and C2 Brake Calipers

I hear you, but as it is not drivable without brakes, I don't think I have much choice. I guess mechanical restoration only does make much more sense, however.

Mike------


If the car has been stored since 1983 and still has its original brake calipers, I can't imagine that the brakes would be even minimally functional at this point. Dissimilar metal corrosion between the aluminum pistons and iron caliper bores stoked by the moisture that's undoubtedly worked its way into the brake fluid has probably rendered the pistons "stuck in their bores", to say the least.

[Mike R.]

Re: Hello and C2 Brake Calipers

Mike------


If the car has been stored since 1983 and still has its original brake calipers, I can't imagine that the brakes would be even minimally functional at this point. Dissimilar metal corrosion between the aluminum pistons and iron caliper bores stoked by the moisture that's undoubtedly worked its way into the brake fluid has probably rendered the pistons "stuck in their bores", to say the least.

Joe, The second owner explained that the brakes were "dangerous" when he drove it to storage 33 years ago. There is zero brake fluid left in the system now, and all paint on the brake shoe backings is fully bubbled. The calipers each have two seized pistons, and two with lots of clearance...

[Dominic B.]

Re: Hello and C2 Brake Calipers

Mike,

Don't forget about the master cylinder! Could be in similar condition.

[William F.]

Re: Hello and C2 Brake Calipers

Check with Corvette Stainlless Brakes in FL. They advertise in The Driveline.

[Joe L.]

Re: Hello and C2 Brake Calipers

Mike,

Don't forget about the master cylinder! Could be in similar condition.

Dominic------


Yes, most likely it will be. A master cylinder bore needs to be PERFECT and WITHOUT honing. The chances that this master cylinder is going to meet that standard are about as close to zero as one can get.