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09-27-2020, 02:50 PM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS FIFTY Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Caliper rebuild or just replace seals?
I'm getting my SS (non-1le) ready for my next HPDE and I noticed that I have some melted/torn brake caliper boots. I found a thread where someone suggested these seals from RB that come with blue "high temp" boots https://racingbrake.com/c7-41bs .
Should I rebuild the calipers or can I get away with just replacing the boots? |
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09-27-2020, 04:05 PM
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Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: MA
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There are a couple that have gone this route and did not see the RB -blue "high temp" boots hold up or do any better. I was extremely careful to not get brake fluid on my dust seals/boots during the rebuild, and they still melted even in the rears. IMHO save the money and get OEM dust seal/boots. No idea if the oil seals are any better, as OEM did not show any degradation. Nor have the RB oil seals that I know of. I do believe the stainless cut pistons are worth something if doing a complete rebuild. Call me crazy... but I have run the dust boots in the compromised state. So regarding your choice options, I'd choose just replace the boots, and do a rebuild during the winter/off season.
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09-27-2020, 05:09 PM
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Drives: '19 SS 1LE/'19 Rubicon/'20 AT4 Join Date: May 2015
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Seems like the boots should be free replacement since Chevrolet says “if you break it on track we’ll fix it”. ... this isnt really a wear and tear item and it should hold up to track days, right?
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09-27-2020, 06:14 PM
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Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
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 But certainly not with aftermarket/non-OEM pads, that's for sure.
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NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)
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09-27-2020, 06:40 PM
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Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: MA
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Perhaps buy a second set of calipers. Install those, then rebuild the old ones. Now you've a spare set, ready to rock n roll
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09-28-2020, 11:17 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS FIFTY Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Wait, OEM rebuild kit is only $20?!?! WTF are you getting with the RB kit that is so expensive?? https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...-kit-13583383/
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09-28-2020, 10:27 PM
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Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
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09-29-2020, 04:44 AM
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I’ve ran the OEM seals and dust boots on my Gen5 6 piston for several years and 4 track days at NCM without issue. But will be going the Racing Brake piston option for the rear this winter when I get home.
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09-29-2020, 06:07 AM
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Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016
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The Centric rebuild kits for our calipers have a silicone dust boot at a fraction of the cost fyi
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