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Brake recon '79 including park brake
« on: April 26, 2015, 12:45:03 PM »
Hi all,

I've just bought a '79 Corvette and the local mechanic said all 4 callipers need to be reconditioned.

I spoke once to a member who said a lot of guys send them to Melbourne for a refresh.

Anybody got some ideas on where to go? I suppose I should replace rotors and pads at the same time.

Also the park brake is contaminated with brake fluid. I read these can be a bitch to replace as they are a small drum brake and difficult to get to. Any suggestions???

Andy

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Re: Brake recon '79 including park brake
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2015, 12:55:04 PM »
I would try Ron Missen (96059655)tell him Ray sent you . He has done plenty of them on road and race cars ,he did mine about 6 years ago and ive had no issues ( except self induced ) Ray

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Re: Brake recon '79 including park brake
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2015, 11:33:06 AM »
Thanks Ray,
I have phoned Ray and I will drive the car around to him soon for a diagnosis .
Thanks for your help.
Andy

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Re: Brake recon '79 including park brake
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2015, 07:14:39 PM »
Ron is working on my brakes now.
Just thought you would like to know that he is retiring in 2 weeks.

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Re: Brake recon '79 including park brake
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2015, 07:31:16 PM »
Yep he says he is but hes not the type to do nothing so keep posted .