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Dale Smith (aka buick1) [ View ] [ dlsmith1@comcast.net ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] Indianapolis, Indiana (317) 849-4284

I am going thru my 79 Vette that has 24k miles on it, and want to turn the rotors since they have rust from sitting so long. Nothing big time, but want to clean them up. I have never pulled disc brakes before, so seeking some advise or help. I haven't taken a peek at how the calipers are held in place but would guess by two or more bolts. Any tips that you can provide are most welcome. While off I will inspect the bearings and repack same, and install new pads. I am also going to replace the original flexible brake lines. Comments from you all are welcome and needed. Thanks, Dale Indy

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Posted by DavyJ  -  08/06/2007 08:31 PM fronts or rears, Fronts are similar to any GM. 2 bolts either 3/8 or 5/16 hex key. Still driving the wife's car, cause I am slow. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Niagara Falls, Canada Charter Member since February 2005   Posted by dixie  -  08/07/2007 06:07 PM Some are not hex ,my 68 ss 396 4 piston are not hex 3/4 head bolts. un bolt them take um off pull the pin out thats it out comes the pads jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006   Posted by buick1  -  08/07/2007 06:20 PM Ok, got ya..... Since my garage is air conditioned I am working on the car in our 95 degree heat with humit conditions galore. The garage maintains near 72, so no excuses from me. Dale Indy Never boast, rarely rest. buick1 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Indianapolis, Indiana   Posted by billbsly@aol.com  -  08/08/2007 07:52 PM if your dong the rear you might want to make sure and check to see if they screw in ainstead of pushing them in billbsly@aol.com [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] baconton, Georgia

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