So finally some progress. I posted most of the pertinent info in my intro thread.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144956
Have begun tearing things apart.
1. So far: seats and carpet are out ( have new carpet, insulation, seat foam and leather covers.
2. Motor and trans are out. The L-48 is being replaced by a 425hp 355 w/700r4
3. Rear already has a fiberglass spring. Front is getting the VB&P Performance plus kit.
Today's project was getting the front brakes off and looking inside the calipers. Mind you, these brakes were completely redone just prior to parking 20 years ago. The PO said they had "Stainless" brakes installed. Not sure what exactly that means. I'll let the pic tell the tale.
There looked to be grease cake & crystallized all around the piston in the area just below the seal. Not sure what the black crud is that was under the piston. The only part of the brakes that resembles stainless is the casing that the piston moves in. On this caliper, the grease that was caked on the piston has eaten into the piston. Now I need to know if I can get replacement pistons or should I just be looking for new brakes?
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144956
Have begun tearing things apart.
1. So far: seats and carpet are out ( have new carpet, insulation, seat foam and leather covers.
2. Motor and trans are out. The L-48 is being replaced by a 425hp 355 w/700r4
3. Rear already has a fiberglass spring. Front is getting the VB&P Performance plus kit.
Today's project was getting the front brakes off and looking inside the calipers. Mind you, these brakes were completely redone just prior to parking 20 years ago. The PO said they had "Stainless" brakes installed. Not sure what exactly that means. I'll let the pic tell the tale.
There looked to be grease cake & crystallized all around the piston in the area just below the seal. Not sure what the black crud is that was under the piston. The only part of the brakes that resembles stainless is the casing that the piston moves in. On this caliper, the grease that was caked on the piston has eaten into the piston. Now I need to know if I can get replacement pistons or should I just be looking for new brakes?


