[scag52]

Need rebuild kits for 67 4 piston calipers

Hello, I've been looking for rebuild kits for the front calipers . I believe they are 4 piston calipers. Cant seem to find them . Anybody ? I would send them out if thats whats needs done. Thanks, Russ

 

[Nightwrencher]

wow, what a coincidence, I just logged on for the same question. I think there more important question is, where to get the RIGHT kit! just swapped a oem 4 piston on my '67 (which had a recent rebuild) only to have brake fluid gush out of a piston. I just bought a rebuild kit from National Parts Depot today, however, I got home only to find the pistons in this kit were about .25" smaller, I was pissed. I have read some opposing info on these calipers. I've read that some camaro's and Novas, etc had these too, but the pistons were smaller, 1-7/8. I measured mine and the outside of the piston is 1.675" and the bore/inside is 2.065". again the NPD kit was way too small. I saw a listing in year one for just the seals, no pistons, but that notes for 4-piston w/2-5/16" pistons, which would be way too big. I called a brake guy and all the pn he had were discontinued. so again it comes down to who has the right kit. strange thing was, the seals seemed brand new in mine and the bore was smooth as can be with a tight seal, I don't know why mine is leaking, I wondered if the piston could have bee pushed too far back when I installed it. btw lonestar caliper has the seals too but didn't tell me a pn or any dealers to go through. anyone who has the scoop on this, I'm sure we'd both appreciate it.

 

[Keith Tedford]

I have it in the back of my mind somewhere that Corvette parts were the same. Might want to check into Corvette sites as a source. Just guessing there though.

 

[scag52]

thanks for the replys. I will check into the corvette parts. I did find them new at ground up --360.00 for the pair or paddocks had them for 309.00. i guess i will buy new if i cant get kits to rebuild these.

 

[68KMENO]

WAIT one minute ......... corvette calipers will NOT work ..... they are not set up with the flair fitting for the brake line to seat in the casting .......... contact any GOOD parts shop an give them the DIA of the pistons your calipers have ...... KITS are available

the major problem is MOST of the time the bores are pitted & need to have S.S. sleeves installed to stop leaks .....

THIS is the main reason Chevy quit making the 4 piston caliper ....... to many warranty problems !!! if you have an original car 67-68
it is one of only 3% made with these brakes !!!

 

[scag52]

Thanks for the info. I just got this car and this is whats on it . I dont know if they are original or not. I was looking at old magizines and didn't realize it. After calling paddocks i found out they dont have anything .Ground up says they can order them. I'm going to call back tuesday and order them . i hope they can get them .

 

[Bubba's 69]

Will this work?? PN-66861

Autozone

 

[Keith Tedford]

It was the internals that I was thinking of. Brain and hands not co-ordinating too well. Still could be wrong but worth a check.

 

[scag52]

I appreciate all replies. I need all the help i can get . LOL !! I'll check into everything i can at this point. Ground one thinks they can order new ones. I'll go that route if available . If anyone else has any ideas please chime in .Thanks, Russ

 

[LJM]

http://www.oldmusclecars.com/



*Note: Calipers are remanufactured with stainless sleeves (brake
pads not included)!
68 5468363 Caliper Assembly - LH ............................274.95 ea.
68 5468364 Caliper Assembly - RH ............................274.95 ea.
68 9422268 (1A) Caliper Housing Bolt ...............4 req. .......CALL
2 - CALIPER PISTONS
*Note: Number required does (2) calipers.
68 5457251 Caliper Piston (2 1/16") ...........8 req. ........14.95 ea.
3, 3A & 3B - CALIPER SEAL KIT
*Note: Number required does (2) calipers.
68 5463232 Seal Kit (2 1/16") .....................2 req. ........28.95 kit
3C - PISTON RETURN SPRINGS
*Note: Number required does (2) calipers.
68 2486GM Return Spring ..........................8 req. ..........3.15 ea.
4 - BLEEDER SCREWS
*Note: Number required does (2) calipers.
68 3023GM Bleeder Screw .........................2 req. ..........4.35 ea.
5 - CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS
*Note: Number required does (2) calipers.
68 4565GM Mounting Bolt ..........................4 req. ..........1.95 ea.

 

[midshark]

Rebuilt calipers can be had in one day from Advance Auto Parts:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList.aspx?PartType=5003&PTSet=A&SearchFor=Caliper

I have had pretty good luck on Corvettes with their 4-piston calipers. One that leaked about a year and a half later was replaced free of charge under warranty.

Rich

 

[Bubba's 69]

I rebuilt mine with the kits from autozone and the work perfect. Mine were 1.98 per side for singe piston calipers. The part# for the 4 pistons are above.

66861

 

[Nightwrencher]

just picked up a seal kit today that looks like a match. of all places, advance auto had the right kit with 2-1/16 bore. $20 pn d59084 I am supprised that the "restoration people" have it wrong and they got it right. they can get calipers too for $150 a piece.

 

[scag52]

Thanks for the tips. I'll give them a call tomorrow. I need to take mine apart and see if i have any pitting. I might even need pistons and sleeves like one of the other posts said. Let me know how you make out with the rebuild.