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[/url][/IMG] Time to sell. 1981 Black on black. $12,000. Over $12,000 spent on crate engine,700R tranny, new rear end, t/arms,VBandP touring suspension,etc. 20,000 miles on above. 10' paint job. Repaint it, and you have a NICE 81 vette that passes California smog guaranteed Many spare parts and...

If you want to have truck brakes on a sports car, power to ya. The Blue Devil has vacuum assist. The ZO-6 has vacuum assist. No Corvette EVER came from the factory with truck brakes. I have locked my stock vacuum assist brakes up at 100 MPH, and slid straight as an arrow. I hate to think what...

I always do it to check if the shaft is bent. If they shorten it, it "should" be straight.

Well, after 140,000 miles, my stock brakes finally hit the squelers. I ordered a new GM set from GM parts direct. For $175.00, I'll use the stockers. Turns out they are ceramic, and last forever. My friend at work has a new Dodge Journey, and uses pads and rotors every 7,000 miles.:eek: Turns...

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Thanks Howard. I'll let him know.

I think Norvall claimed to be first. I think TT said that was even wrong.

YOUR KIDDING, RIGHT?

N.P. We seem to have done the same/surprised by the same thing. I think I'll just let it go, and install the stock Wilwoods when this goes south. Should last another 15,000 miles or so. That's awhile on this car.

Rubber brake hoses are date stamped. You should change them after 10 years.

I have SS braided hoses Gene.:harhar:

Stock VB and P stuff. Nothing special. 17,000 miles.

Up front No such thing as too much cooler. Just run it thru the rad exchanger after the cooler to keep it at min temp. Fan in back spare tire area okay, just check with Baskin first.:smash:

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Then why pass side, and not drivers?:fishing: Run out is .001" BTW. All corners.