68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

[Kurt B.]

Wish to rebuild/change my brake calipers to "O" ring style.
Any suggestions for best vendor for rebuild kit?
Thank you in advance,
Kurt

[Leif A.]

Re: 68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

Lone Star Caliper

http://lonestarcaliper.com/

[Jim D.]

Re: 68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

http://www.cssbinc.com/ They're the manufacturer, not a middle man.

[Joe L.]

Re: 68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

Wish to rebuild/change my brake calipers to "O" ring style.
Any suggestions for best vendor for rebuild kit?
Thank you in advance,
Kurt

Kurt------


Have the calipers been previously sleeved? If so, you can obtain an 0-ring conversion/rebuild kit from any of the vendors and do it yourself. If they have not been sleeved, you'll need to have that done first and, if so, you might as well have them converted at the same time.

[Kurt B.]

Re: 68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

Joe,
Calipers have been re-sleeved several years ago so I guess I can concert to the "O" rings myself
Kurt

[Joe L.]

Re: 68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

Joe,
Calipers have been re-sleeved several years ago so I guess I can concert to the "O" rings myself
Kurt

Kurt------


Yes, if they've been previously sleeved with high quality stainless sleeves, they should be fine.

Something I forgot to mention: there are basically two types of o-ring pistons. One type uses no springs and the other uses springs like the original pistons. I recommend only the type that uses springs.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

Kurt------


Yes, if they've been previously sleeved with high quality stainless sleeves, they should be fine.

Something I forgot to mention: there are basically two types of o-ring pistons. One type uses no springs and the other uses springs like the original pistons. I recommend only the type that uses springs.

From what I've read and discussed with some of the brake companies the springs are optional, but not harmful or problematic.
Like you, I'd install them anyway.

[Dick W.]

Re: 68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

I would agree with Leif and Jim. Both are reputable companies and do their own work.

[Kurt B.]

Re: 68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

Thank you to everyone for the input.
Much appreciate it.
Kurt

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 Brake Caliper Rebuild

Kurt I have used Lonestar many times. I had calipers rebuilt with O rings last year for my 68 project.