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jt1583 · 05-14-2007, 04:08 PM

anyone ever got a rebuilt set of 300zx calipers from pep boys or anything? seems safer than buying a rusted set of who knows whats inside calipers. i dont wanna have a bad part for something as important as braking.

'90RPS13 · 05-14-2007, 04:17 PM

If you can catch them in stock, the run $299 and some change w/o a core.

arkive43 · 05-14-2007, 04:30 PM

yep there def good and come with a warranty.

slideways2004 · 05-14-2007, 08:25 PM

yep do that and you can pick which ones you want. i chose 30mm aluminum from oreilly's. i had to special order mine, no biggie. it was way worth it b/c you have fully rebuilt calipers with warranty. on mine i have lifetime warranty

jt1583 · 05-14-2007, 10:00 PM

how much did you pay? what about the rotors, should i try to catch a decent OEM pair? i used to work at pep boys and i think their rotors will work ok but any input is appreciated. also maybe ebay? for something slotted if the auto store doesnt have them?

s13gold · 05-14-2007, 10:11 PM

i would take it....i hate the damn junkyard, it also depends on how much it cost u?

'90RPS13 · 05-14-2007, 10:19 PM

JT, they are $299 w/o core. Thats what I payed from Pep Boys.

vutony · 05-14-2007, 11:37 PM

i return my stockies as core, heehhe
i know the worker at kragen

street240 · 05-15-2007, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '90RPS13

JT, they are $299 w/o core. Thats what I payed from Pep Boys.

+1 one for you for good info as well as prices...

'90RPS13 · 05-15-2007, 10:21 AM

Man with all the pimpled face HS Kids at Pep Boys, you shouldnt have to know anyone to swap them out. Just toss some bricks or dirt in there. They didnt even check when I swapped mine out. W/ core the price is $120 cheaper I believe. I think iirc its $60 per caliper core.

Big Bronze Rim · 05-15-2007, 10:59 AM

I got mine at AutoZone and have had no issues with mine. As a note, though, they did not come loaded and I ended up buying shims and pads which should be factored into the purchase price. The calipers were pretty cheap though after the core was refunded.

'90RPS13 · 05-15-2007, 01:36 PM

Forgot to mention, the ones from Pep Boys DO NOT come with the e clip for the top of the caliper(s).

Last time I tried at AutoZone, they had none and couldnt get any.

95Blue240sx · 05-15-2007, 02:24 PM

I got mine when i was working at winchester auto. Got them for $75 each, with hardware and pads. Employee discount ftw!

Big Bronze Rim · 05-15-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by '90RPS13

Last time I tried at AutoZone, they had none and couldnt get any.

If you are talking about the clips and hardware, I had to get everything through a dealer (Courtesy Parts is who I used).

florante rea · 05-15-2007, 08:31 PM

i got mine from autozone. the ppl there were stupid enough they accepted my stock s14 front as a core plus 50bucks. i ended up buying new pins, shims and rubber seals for the calipers. it turned out great and one of hte best mods.

undercoverdjay · 05-15-2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vutony

i return my stockies as core, heehhe
i know the worker at kragen

Haha did this too. Ended up being like 100 for both after the core at autozone.

05-14-2007, 04:08 PM	#1
jt1583 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Georgia Age: 37 Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	rebuilt 300zx calipers from auto store? anyone ever got a rebuilt set of 300zx calipers from pep boys or anything? seems safer than buying a rusted set of who knows whats inside calipers. i dont wanna have a bad part for something as important as braking.

05-14-2007, 11:37 PM	#8
vutony Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: (714) OC area Posts: 5,273 Trader Rating: (145) Feedback Score: 145 reviews	i return my stockies as core, heehhe i know the worker at kragen __________________ i have engine hoist for rent i do SR wiring

05-15-2007, 02:24 PM	#13
95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 41 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got mine when i was working at winchester auto. Got them for $75 each, with hardware and pads. Employee discount ftw! __________________ Please leave me feedback

05-15-2007, 08:31 PM	#15
florante rea Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: king of prussia, pa Age: 44 Posts: 1,448 Trader Rating: (43) Feedback Score: 43 reviews	i got mine from autozone. the ppl there were stupid enough they accepted my stock s14 front as a core plus 50bucks. i ended up buying new pins, shims and rubber seals for the calipers. it turned out great and one of hte best mods. __________________ fdrea

05-14-2007, 04:17 PM	#2
'90RPS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,839 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you can catch them in stock, the run $299 and some change w/o a core.

05-14-2007, 04:30 PM	#3
arkive43 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: houston Age: 41 Posts: 795 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yep there def good and come with a warranty.

05-14-2007, 08:25 PM	#4
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	yep do that and you can pick which ones you want. i chose 30mm aluminum from oreilly's. i had to special order mine, no biggie. it was way worth it b/c you have fully rebuilt calipers with warranty. on mine i have lifetime warranty

05-14-2007, 10:00 PM	#5
jt1583 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Georgia Age: 37 Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	how much did you pay? what about the rotors, should i try to catch a decent OEM pair? i used to work at pep boys and i think their rotors will work ok but any input is appreciated. also maybe ebay? for something slotted if the auto store doesnt have them?

05-14-2007, 10:11 PM	#6
s13gold Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CARSON Posts: 4,240 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	i would take it....i hate the damn junkyard, it also depends on how much it cost u?

05-14-2007, 10:19 PM	#7
'90RPS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,839 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	JT, they are $299 w/o core. Thats what I payed from Pep Boys.

05-15-2007, 10:21 AM	#10
'90RPS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,839 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man with all the pimpled face HS Kids at Pep Boys, you shouldnt have to know anyone to swap them out. Just toss some bricks or dirt in there. They didnt even check when I swapped mine out. W/ core the price is $120 cheaper I believe. I think iirc its $60 per caliper core.

05-15-2007, 10:59 AM	#11
Big Bronze Rim Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got mine at AutoZone and have had no issues with mine. As a note, though, they did not come loaded and I ended up buying shims and pads which should be factored into the purchase price. The calipers were pretty cheap though after the core was refunded.

05-15-2007, 01:36 PM	#12
'90RPS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,839 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Forgot to mention, the ones from Pep Boys DO NOT come with the e clip for the top of the caliper(s). Last time I tried at AutoZone, they had none and couldnt get any.