Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 13:03:06 -0600 From: "Charles Stoyer" <cstoyernopsamrpex.com> Subject: Re: '83 900S brake calipers
I replaced the calipers on my wife's 85 900 T about a year ago and I just replaced the calipers on my 86 900 T. I used rebuilds from Checker Auto. As I remember, it was $50 each for the '85 and $35 each for the '86. Plus $50 core deposit, which you get back when you return the old ones. In both cases the bleed screw for the right caliper was funny looking and didn't bleed so I had to use the bleed screw from one of the old calipers. Otherwise, I'm pretty happy. I replaced the right side of the '86 with a used unit (about $90 I think) a few years back and it never was right. The '85 calipers just looked tired and I did the brakes and just couldn't use the old units in good conscience, especially at that price. The right caliper on the '86 was dragging - the handbrake never released properly. Have the rotors turned for full satisfaction. Now both cars are fine :-) I live in Colorado, but check your local parts places like Pep Boys, Checker, Auto Zone, Western Auto (or whatever they call them now), etc. Charles. Harry Slife wrote in message ... >I've gone through several sets of brake calipers on this car over the years. >My mechanic says that there is a design flaw. Now he can't get rebuilds and >wants to charge me $800 for a new set. I found some rebuilds on the net but >after installation they were found to be defective. Any suggestions Is >there a retrofit to a new design without the problems.
