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88 master...
MADVET:
Thanks for clarifying Dave, i had suspected the same.
BTW we shall have to organize a track day to see just how fast that turbo Trans Am really is.;41 J/K
jolinari:
--- Quote ---Originally posted by ozpont
G'day.. I just saw this and figured theres room for a bit of help... ..
1st: Its BRAKES your dealing with .. not a stereo or a gear knob... and as your life, your passengers and everybody else on the road depends on "Brakes".. never lone your car itself.. why are we so close to the mark on this stuff.. Regardless of who has what at what price.. its tough when your car doesn't start.. but deadly when it doesn't stop... ..
.. enough of the lecture.. you don't need it.. your all wise enough.
The 7/8th bore PBR M/Cyl, ( which are produced under strict USA GM Licensee hence why PBR here will not normally sell them) used on 86-87 Corvettes is different in the body then the 88. I just did up picture to help show it clearly and posted it up here... .
Price wise.. from say Ecklers.. they are . .while stil in the USA so plus freight etc.
86-87 model (brand unknown - just not stated) US$200 = about A$278 ++
No remanufactured listed.
A 86-87 Brake master Cylinder kit is shown..(not interchangable with 88) at US$99.99. about A$138++
Locally at ... www.usgmsp.com they pretty well priced even in simple direct comparison... and considering they are HERE for next or same day delivery. .. with a local backup etc.. .. these A$273 , brand new.. GM /PBR original in the box done.... ....Delivered on line. Less then Ecklers in the USA, even before delivery etc.
A 86-87 Vette m/Cyl kit is not worth importing up against the next item.
A USA remanufactured M/cyl less resevior (reuse your original) is listed on www.usgmsp.com for A$185.90 .. delivered - exchange unit required within 3 weeks or $75 corec charge paid. These US Remanufactured units have proved faultless & are another priced alternative too...
The 1988 model is a one year only master.. (like many '88 Corvette parts) and is the same price at Ecklers USA of A$278+ delivery etc These are Brand is GM / PBR / Delco.
No remanufactured listed.
No master cylinder Kit is shown or listed.
Localy at www.usgmsp.com they are stocked & listed $364 ... they are dearer wholesale then the 86-87 models... These are brand new GM/PBR/ Delco.
www.usgmsp.com has also USA proffessionally remanufactued units listed & stocked at A$204.
No Master Cylinder kit is listed by GM or any other manufacturer that we now of for the 88 Vette.
All prices from www.usgmsp.com are already GST'd as well... unfortunately...
. .Thats all I wanted to point out.. ... there are always examples that can tilt either ways.. but the more important thing here is GOOD BRAKES DON"T REALLY COST THAT MUCH.... and should not be economised on..
;38 (sorry..... I don't mean to lecture.. probably just getting old and worry for some peoples sake etc)
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gr8 info!!!
Stingraynut:
thanks for info ozpont - I know that the 88 front shockabsorbers are only for that year, now I find out the mastercylinder is too .
You said "The 1988 model is a one year only master.. (like many '88 Corvette parts" - what else is unique to the 88?
S'nut
Stingraynut:
I took my vette down to the brake workshop today -they rang me back to say the kit is not the right one, some of the seals will fit but other bits won't - plus it's not a full kit - valves etc missing. They can't locate any here in Cairns so are having to send my complete master cylinder to Brisbane for identification and parts.
This is EXACTLY what I was trying to avoid by planning ahead and finding out what parts fit.
From here, all kind of things can go wrong - and I'll be lucky to have it fixed by the weekend, what with all the posting to and from Brisbane. Plus that all adds to the cost.
I've notified PBR that they gave me the wrong advice
The workshop say the M/C is in good condition and doesn't need re-sleeving or anything, which is some good news at least.
S'nut
jolinari:
sorry to hear that....good luck with it
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