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Wow, well that makes my decision finished. Dang, gotta order more parts now.
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My local Advanced Auto does free tool rentals (with a returnable deposit) and the brake caliper return tool kit is the best. Use it every time I do rear brakes, super easy. The little generic multi-tools you can buy don't fit.If you have the right tool the rear brake pistons are easy.
This is the set I have.Sunex 3930 Sunex Tools Brake Caliper Service Kits | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Sunex Tools Brake Caliper Service Kits with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Brake Caliper Tools at Summit Racing.www.summitracing.com
The loan a tool program at Advance Auto comes in handy for items that are used occasionally. I prefer to purchase tools that are used often. Brakes on a track car are one of those things that constantly need attention. Having your own set of brake tools saves a lot of time in trips to the auto parts store. I also carry my set to the track every time I go. I don't use it myself at the track very often but about half the time someone needs it.My local Advanced Auto does free tool rentals (with a returnable deposit) and the brake caliper return tool kit is the best. Use it every time I do rear brakes, super easy. The little generic multi-tools you can buy don't fit.
@misterpeanut this is a cool build thread, nicely done
@EF1 totally agree with you, I was unaware of that brake tool kit. I'm buying one today. Stupid me, I've borrowed this set more times than I can remember. Thanks for posting it up.The loan a tool program at Advance Auto comes in handy for items that are used occasionally. I prefer to purchase tools that are used often. Brakes on a track car are one of those things that constantly need attention. Having your own set of brake tools saves a lot of time in trips to the auto parts store. I also carry my set to the track every time I go. I don't use it myself at the track very often but about half the time someone needs it.
The house brand is even cheaper.This is the set I have.Sunex 3930 Sunex Tools Brake Caliper Service Kits | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Sunex Tools Brake Caliper Service Kits with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Brake Caliper Tools at Summit Racing.www.summitracing.com
DBA offers the GT500 size rear rotors in the one piece 4000 series, but not the 2 piece. The slot pattern matches so they look good, but don't have the aluminum center section. Their 2 piece rotors are not floating like a Girodisc, so they do not center. They act more like a one piece design, but he aluminum hat is lighter and helps dissipate heat. I ran them on the 4 piston Brembos up front with the one piece GT500 rotors on the rear. They worked well and lasted quite awhile using GLoc pads. I went to Girodiscs with the 6 piston Brembo set up due to availability at the time.Hi Guys, I have pulled the trigger on a 2pc rotor setup for the 14" Brembo setup. Got an industry friendly deal on DBA 2pc front rotors and stock GT size rear rotors (DBA doesn't offer GT500 rear rotors)... still waiting for delivery though.
Since I'll be doing this I'm half tempted to set the GT size rear rotors on the shelf and buy some GT500's off RockAuto and the Bear adaptor kit.
My parts are really stacking up. I have the MM bump steer kit I need to do and thankfully I haven't done it yet as I read about Steeda's X11 extended stud ball joints on Billy Johnson's build. So those are also sitting on the shelf. The ACT Twin Disc Clutch is on the garage shelf too along with a braided stainless-steel line and separate reservoir. The list goes on...
I'm thinking hard about Canton's road race oil pan and if I'm that far in I'll replace the motor mounts for solid ones along with the oil lines across the back of the cylinder head. Geeze I could just keep typing of items.
Hoping to post some updates soon! Thanks guys, I appreciate it, and @blacksheep-1 I have watched your Super Beater thread from day one, great build! Maybe all of us in the Southeast can meet up at Barber or Atlanta, or some other central track for a HPDE day next year.
The right tool along with a solid techniques makes the job fairly easy. Mount the caliper back on the car without rotor and pads, then use the tool. 2-3 minutes max per side.These suck and aren’t worth the money:
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These are worth every penny:
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