Brake Caliper Rebuild

[Big Block Bill]

Originally Posted by scuncio

That’s interesting, I’ll look into it. As long as you’re starting with a dry system, I’ve never had an issue with DOT5, other than bleeding it every 5 years or so on a preventative basis.

I have used Lone Star exclusively for 30+ years, and never a problem. I'm currently restoring a 1969 350/350 A/C Corvette Roadster and a 1976 Corvette Coupe and received exchange Calipers for both projects. Everything looks as it should. The kicker is there was a note inside all calipers that if anything other that Dot 3 brake fluid was used, the warranty is VOID.

Back in the late 1980's all we ever used was Dot 5 silicone brake fluid because it would never stain the paint. But that was then, and this is now. Bill

[cook_dw]

Per White Post Warranty statement.

"Lifetime Warranty
We fully guarantee all parts that are sleeved and/or rebuilt by us, with the exception of those used in conjunction with silicone fluid (DOT 5)."




White Post Warranty on Rebuilds



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[juliosz]

Does anyone know if DOT 5 fluid actually changed or did the seal material? On Corvette Forum, several folks have reported only Raybestos kits work fine with DOT 5 (no leaks). I spoke with Lonestar the other day as I sent them my calipers. They told me they dropped some seals into a container of DOT 5 and it caused them to degrade after time.

[cook_dw]

Does Lonestar have a website other than facebook? A phone number or anything? If you have to be a wholesaler to deal with them then I wont bother. What price did they quote on bore & sleeve if you can say?

[juliosz]

Originally Posted by cook_dw

Does Lonestar have a website other than facebook? A phone number or anything? If you have to be a wholesaler to deal with them then I wont bother. What price did they quote on bore & sleeve if you can say?

I can tell you what the cost is after they come back Darryl. My wife works at a Detroit area restoration shop that does a lot of business with Lonestar. They do have a website but I think its been down for quite some time. They do show their business phone number however. http://lonestarcaliper.com/maintenance/

[427.060]

Originally Posted by cook_dw

Does Lonestar have a website other than facebook? A phone number or anything? If you have to be a wholesaler to deal with them then I wont bother. What price did they quote on bore & sleeve if you can say?

I called Lonestar a couple days ago at the number listed on their site that is under maintenance. They are not wholesale only. They quoted me $220 per caliper with a one week turnaround.

Muskegon is $180 per with a 4 week turnaround.

http://lonestarcaliper.com/maintenance/

[juliosz]

Just got the calipers back from Lonestar. Ended up costing $450 which included a $20 “babysitting” fee per caliper which my wife explained is a fee Lonestar charges to folks who want the same calipers back that they sent. Shipping was in that total number as well.

[cook_dw]

Calipers look good. Are those the HD caliper pistons? Also good to know about the O'Reilly fluid. Is there a fluid that they recommend?

[BCreekDave]

Apple Hydraulics worked well for me:

https://www.applehydraulicsonline.com/

They do not seem to have the issue with DOT 5 fluid.

[juliosz]

I don't know if the pistons are considered HD but they are designed for the insulating disc used on J56. It was a little concerning as they called to say the insulating discs sometimes get cracked or chipped. I was relieved when they arrived un-damaged. Regarding any brake fluid recommendations, I think they just tell you what not to do/use.