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Disk Brake Conversion Price in ebay???

Big Blzn

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I would not buy it because of the cost. you can get the brackets from a vendor for like $45 I think. rotors for less than $25 a piece at Autozone, calipers for $17 + core and brake pads for $12. all these parts are estimated they may be cheaper. just do like most people do, get the brackets from a vendor and buy the rest at the yard or a parts store and spend half as much. this guy is doing exactly what I just said and doubling his money. Dustin
 
well I look at it this way...

will he give you tech support during install???

also I skimp in certain areas but hell no on the brakes!!!!!
 
rotor 27.99 per side 55$

Brake pads 17$

Caliper 18$ +25$ core
Caliper 18$ +25$ core

Hoses are 20$ a piece

If you buy the guys stuff on ebay, you are looking at giving him about 50$. The price of getting stuff yourself may/may not save you money, depends on how far you have to drive. You can order everything from partsamerica and a vendor and it will be delivered though.


Personally, I would piece it together and buy from a vendor. I have delt with DIY4x and ORD, both of which have given superb customer service.
 
I bought a kit from him in March 05. The kit was 100% complete and ready to go. I bought it just for that reason, as I didn't have to run down anything or guess about what parts would work best. Bought it, received it 3 days later, installed it, worked great every since. He is a good seller.
 
I odered the set also, for ease of aquiring. The problem is I bought it on May 21st and as of 6/1 I have not received it. He is one state away and I have been assured I will receive it this week.
 
So let me get this right. People would rather spend $370 vs a $150 and ride to the parts store.:doah:

I think I'll start selling complete kits on ebay like that one. Thats a profit of $170 just to ride to the parts store.
 
I might just order a set so I dont have to walk down the street to autozone or advance auto parts across the street from them selfs:D


BTW this is sarcasim I will spend an extra 5 min walking.
 
Chrisblazzer89 said:
Why would you need the arms alone?? Do the cady calipers not come with them?
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nope.... rebuilds from autozone or any parts stores do not come with the spring or arm...
 
GotLabs said:
rotor 27.99 per side 55$

Brake pads 17$

Caliper 18$ +25$ core
Caliper 18$ +25$ core

Hoses are 20$ a piece

If you buy the guys stuff on ebay, you are looking at giving him about 50$. The price of getting stuff yourself may/may not save you money, depends on how far you have to drive. You can order everything from partsamerica and a vendor and it will be delivered though.


Personally, I would piece it together and buy from a vendor. I have delt with DIY4x and ORD, both of which have given superb customer service.
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Yeah, all of you make great points and it seems that I just need to educate myself a lot more on disk conversions. Like some of you said, I'd just like to buy a complete package with everything included because with my lmited knowledge I would have a hell of a time aquiring the right parts, etc. At the same time I don't want to buy a POS braket setup. I see conversions going for $300 up to $1300.

BIG FAVOR. Could any of you post a link to a disk conversion where it shows not only the process of installation but the the actual parts that are needed and layed out so to speak. Anything that would show a noob like me what parts I need to get to make a set complete. Still a little confused about the Caddy calipers from 76-78. Can those be bought remanned from a parts store or are those just a junkyard find? Thanks fellas.
 
Big Blzn said:
Still a little confused about the Caddy calipers from 76-78. Can those be bought remanned from a parts store or are those just a junkyard find? Thanks fellas.
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yes you can buy remans from parts stores, however they do not come with the lever or spring...

I got mine from a junkyard for $45 to my door... yes bought online....:wink1:
 
RootBreaker said:
yes you can buy remans from parts stores, however they do not come with the lever or spring...

I got mine from a junkyard for $45 to my door... yes bought online....:wink1:
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And it is only from years 76-78 right? 79-85 won't work even if they have the e-brake parts?
 
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