RE: [DML] Brake Calipers & Discs.

["John Hervey" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert: See below

-----Original Message-----
From: therealdmcvegas [mailto:dmcvegas@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 1:40 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Brake Calipers & Discs.





Ok. As I begin to gear up to complete the last remaining part of my
brake system, I must ask the following questions:

1. Someone mentioned a while back about using different components
for improved braking. What ever happened to this kit/idea?.
( Robert, I don't know what else can be done unless you want to drill out
the caliper holes and put in larger piston. I don't know what you get for
the time and expense.)

2. Resurfacing cross-drilled rotors: Is there any problem in doing
this? ( I don't know of any as long as you stay within specifications. You
do know that will take away from the heat transfer and cooling capacity.))

3. Rebuilding brake calipers: Is there anything that a shop can do,
that I can't? ( Not really if you have the honing tools, kits and such to
rebuild with )

4. Sealing Brake Calipers: High-Temperature paint, Cadmium plating,
polishing: What are the advantages/disadvantages/prefered methods?
( Cad plate is soft plating and under certain conditions will last for ever.
Rust preventative primer and a high quality SS paint will most likely last
your lifetime as well.) Either one will chip and rust spots will happen,
But, normally bead blasting off the rust with no lasting damage. The big
difference will be money.)

5. How can I tell that my current calipers are OEM?
( Made in Britain or Britain Pat. will normally be on them )

John Hervey
www.specialtauto.com


Thanks in advance!

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"








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