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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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I can't believe it!!!...

I just got a replacement left rear brake caliper from ZXMAN.COM and it was good for about 2 months, and I just noticed today while at the bank that it was leaking, right where the emergency brake cable hooks up. I really don't need this crap right now!! I guess I have no choice but to pony up for a new caliper. Life, right now, while I'm going through everything else, SUCKS!!!
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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damn, another one down...have we all been stricken with bad luck this week?
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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It's MSA.....Hex, Hex, Hex.....Rod knows full well what I'm talking about...
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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I haven't rebuilt many 82-83 calipers, but I would imagine it's just a seal. I know the 82-83 rebuild kits are easier to find than the 79-81's.... I know from personal experience.
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoPick
I haven't rebuilt many 82-83 calipers, but I would imagine it's just a seal. I know the 82-83 rebuild kits are easier to find than the 79-81's.... I know from personal experience.
I'd give that a try, but I really don't have the time this week, and it just needs to be fixed once and for all. I've got way too much on my plate as it is, but it's a great idea, nonetheless....
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Hang in there Carl...

The worm will turn eventually.

Rod.
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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hey carl, dont be sad, you got all of our support to keep you going.
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Carl, you want me to pull the left rear, Driver's side caliper and send it down??
As far as I know mine don't leak. I have no use for it as Rod and his friend all ready took the tranny and exhaust. That car is going no where any time soon.
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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I'll PM ya, bud...

The worm is turning, Rod...

I'll tell ya what...If it were'nt for the people on here, I'd be screwed. I Love this forum.!!!!!

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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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Carl, I got your pm's. I'll pull it this weekend and have it in the mail on Monday, the latest. I'll try for tommorow but no promises. Monday the latest.
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lost Vegaz
Carl, I got your pm's. I'll pull it this weekend and have it in the mail on Monday, the latest. I'll try for tommorow but no promises. Monday the latest.
You 'da man!!!
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Wow, that sucks...weird how all you guys going to MSA are having last minute problems.
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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its the curse of the perfect weekend...but things are lookin up!
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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Hey Carl... I hate to tell ya this, but Lost Vegaz's parts car is a '79

Rear calipers are different from yours...

Rod.
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Oh, man! That just blew me outta the water!! ****...

Just my luck, too.

Guess I'll continue looking...


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