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512 tr Brake refresh

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  1. EZORED

    EZORED Formula 3
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    The brakes need rebuilding on my 512 tr so I started looking for new rotors and parts last year. I was able to pick up a set of rear rotors from Euro Spares for a reasonable $265 dollars. Then I hit a wall looking for the front rotors. The few suppliers that even had them were asking $900+ each. A hard pill to swallow. I thought maybe I could get my old rotors resurfaced. So I removed one of the front rotors to get a better look at it, and to my surprise they had been replace by some weird semi floating rotor system. Great I can just buy a new rotor and use my existing hat. Finally figured out that they were made by a company RDD, and as far as I can tell are out of business. Finally a fellow FChatter turned me onto Coleman racing and they were able to make me new rotors for my existing hats for less than $700 for the pair. Score! I also bought a set of Porterfield pads upon this sites recommendation, and a set of vinyl coated SS flexible brake lines. I am now getting ready to start the job and I have decided to rebuild the calipers also. Can anyone give me a parts # for the caliper rebuild kit for the 512 tr? Finally, I thought I would replace the bleeders with speed bleeders, and was hoping some one could tell me the size that I will need? Thanks!
     
  2. EZORED

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    Amazing, no one knows a part #?? or Source?
     
  3. dontilgon

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    There is no rebuild kit . Do a search , someone came close . I think it was Mel
     
  4. EZORED

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    Yes, I have been in contact with Mel, he is looking around his garage trying to help me out!
     
  5. EZORED

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    Finally gave up on finding a rebuild kit for the calipers and just reinstalled cleaned up and repainted calipers. Everything works and no leaks, so I will keep my fingers crossed. If anyone finds a source please post in the future!!!!!
     
  6. Clyde Romero

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    front brakes are a safety issue
    spend the money and get it right
    you will be glad you did
     
  7. EZORED

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    Trust me, everything looks and works good! I am old not stupid! I cant tell you how much computer time I spent trying to find a caliper rebuild kit or someone to do it. No luck! If anyone has a lead, I would pursue it!!
     
  8. Steve Magnusson

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    Did PMB say "can't do 512TR calipers"?
     
  9. EZORED

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    I tried to by the parts from them, but they said they did not have. I did not want to send the rotors to them as it was a long turnaround, and I did not the luxury of waiting on them.
     

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