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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:56 pm
Post subject: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:56 am
Post subject: Re: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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retrobalmer wrote:
> I have a 1970 S&S Cadillac Victoria hearse that is in need of a complete
> brake job. Can any of you experts give me a vague idea of how much to budget
> for this? This relic is a joy to drive but the brakes are getting weak.
If you're going to do this yourself, Kanter has a kit of parts for about $130
for your car (my catalog is old). This includes pads and shoes for all four
wheels, all springs and small hardware, the brake hoses connecting the front
wheels to the lines, and rebuild kits for the wheel cylinders and master
cylinder. You should also count on having the drums and rotors turned.
If you're planning on having it done, you're at the mercy of the shop. My
experience is that the chain brake shops will replace parts that don't need it
and overcharge for labor. With these outfits, they will replace the rotors
instead of turn them, and you will be in the $500 ballpark. You would be better
off with a good general mechanic, if you know of one.
George Patterson
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:11 am
Post subject: Re: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Dec 7, 8:25 pm, George Patterson <grpph....RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote:
> retrobalmer wrote:
> > I have a 1970 S&S Cadillac Victoria hearse that is in need of a complete
> > brake job. Can any of you experts give me a vague idea of how much to budget
> > for this? This relic is a joy to drive but the brakes are getting weak.
>
> If you're going to do this yourself, Kanter has a kit of parts for about $130
> for your car (my catalog is old). This includes pads and shoes for all four
> wheels, all springs and small hardware, the brake hoses connecting the front
> wheels to the lines, and rebuild kits for the wheel cylinders and master
> cylinder. You should also count on having the drums and rotors turned.
>
> If you're planning on having it done, you're at the mercy of the shop. My
> experience is that the chain brake shops will replace parts that don't need it
> and overcharge for labor. With these outfits, they will replace the rotors
> instead of turn them, and you will be in the $500 ballpark. You would be better
> off with a good general mechanic, if you know of one.
>
> George Patterson
> Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present.
One rear brake hose, too? >> Stay informed about: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:56 pm
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:23 pm
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On Dec 8, 6:30 pm, George Patterson <grpph....DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote:
> Stude wrote:
> > One rear brake hose, too?
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> The catalog I have shows a photo of a generic kit. If the rear end requires a
> hose, the kit has one.
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> George Patterson
> Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present.
There has to be a hose (or two) ror the rear wheel brakes.
Wheels go up and down in relation t the frame/body.
(In theory, a swivel fitting on the trailing arm pivot might work, but
that's too involved.) >> Stay informed about: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:39 pm
Post subject: Re: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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why ? your not going to race the hearse ? The break system it has
works just swell with its weight. Just clean it up. I put a Kanter
kit into my '35 Buick which has be upgraded to 40 hydraulics and they
sent EVERYTHING I needed .. In fact more there were some parts that I
rewrapped and put on the shelf for latter use. In my option they are a
outstanding company and true supporters of the hobby.
Steve E.
On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:18:40 GMT, "retrobalmer via CarKB.com"
<u39721@uwe> wrote:
>George: Thank you so much for the advice! This is what I need to know, as I
>have a daughter in college and need to budget accordingly!!! I'm fortunate
>to live in a community that has several independent mechanics that enjoy
>working on this car. If money was not an issue, I'd splurge and have the
>drum brakes converted to modern day disc brakes.
>
>George Patterson wrote:
>>> I have a 1970 S&S Cadillac Victoria hearse that is in need of a complete
>>> brake job. Can any of you experts give me a vague idea of how much to budget
>>> for this? This relic is a joy to drive but the brakes are getting weak.
>>
>>If you're going to do this yourself, Kanter has a kit of parts for about $130
>>for your car (my catalog is old). This includes pads and shoes for all four
>>wheels, all springs and small hardware, the brake hoses connecting the front
>>wheels to the lines, and rebuild kits for the wheel cylinders and master
>>cylinder. You should also count on having the drums and rotors turned.
>>
>>If you're planning on having it done, you're at the mercy of the shop. My
>>experience is that the chain brake shops will replace parts that don't need it
>>and overcharge for labor. With these outfits, they will replace the rotors
>>instead of turn them, and you will be in the $500 ballpark. You would be better
>>off with a good general mechanic, if you know of one.
>>
>>George Patterson
>> Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present. >> Stay informed about: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 2:56 am
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Steven E. Eyrse wrote:
> The break [sic] system it has
> works just swell with its weight.
True, but you have to drive it the way all of us did back then. I see these
people with ABS systems coem racing up to a corner, intending to run the light
or stop sign if it's clear and slamming on the brakes (most of the time) if it's
not clear.
You can't do that with a '70s era brake system. You have to learn that a stop
sign means STOP!
George Patterson
Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present. >> Stay informed about: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:17 pm
Post subject: Re: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Very true George. So if your going to really upgrade I would get some
streetrod mags. at the corner store and do some looking into what they
have from supplyers. Then they also have great articals on how to do
it.
Steve E.
On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:59:02 GMT, George Patterson
<grpphoto.RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote:
>Steven E. Eyrse wrote:
>> The break [sic] system it has
>> works just swell with its weight.
>
>True, but you have to drive it the way all of us did back then. I see these
>people with ABS systems coem racing up to a corner, intending to run the light
>or stop sign if it's clear and slamming on the brakes (most of the time) if it's
>not clear.
>
>You can't do that with a '70s era brake system. You have to learn that a stop
>sign means STOP!
>
>George Patterson
> Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present. >> Stay informed about: brake job cost for a 1970 Cadillac hearse |
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