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Old 06-17-2017, 08:22 PM   #1
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Quality parts

Looking for a site that has quality replacement hydrolic brake parts at a good price.

I have a rear caliper & front caliper that keep seizing up. I'm pretty sure I now have a warped front rotor to boot. I would like to replace every part from the master cylinder out.

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Old 06-17-2017, 09:43 PM   #2
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Looking for a site that has quality replacement hydraulic brake parts at a good price.

I have a rear caliper & front caliper that keep seizing up. I'm pretty sure I now have a warped front rotor to boot. I would like to replace every part from the master cylinder out.

Thanks
We talking a GM or Ford Cutaway type bus? Those ride on the somewhat common 1-ton running gear, most parts stores should have access to parts for those.

Or are we talking a medium duty chassis? Built by IH, Ford, and GM over the years, you probably won't find much at the Big Box stores. Napa has a lot of medium duty and truck parts (it's sort of a separate line from their car parts, but many stores have access to their inventory, and there are some dedicated Napa truck parts stores). There's other truck and bus parts places scattered around the country. These bus brake systems are somewhat common and bus barns have to have access to parts to keep 'em on the road.
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Old 06-18-2017, 06:30 PM   #3
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Its a 93 IH, 35 foot bus.

I looked a little online & the prices varied a lot. Ill try Napa.
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Old 06-18-2017, 07:00 PM   #4
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Those should be reasonably common and available. Feel free to check some local truck parts places too. Can try some online sites, if you have time to mail order.
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Old 02-17-2018, 01:58 AM   #5
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Looking for a site that has quality replacement hydrolic brake parts at a good price.

I have a rear caliper & front caliper that keep seizing up. I'm pretty sure I now have a warped front rotor to boot. I would like to replace every part from the master cylinder out.

Thanks
For something the size of these vehicles, it's a good idea to specify metal pistons on your replacements. And replace in pairs front two and rear two or you'll get odd braking or a pull in your steering.

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