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I had a brake stick two years ago, it also got pretty hot. To make a long story short, I replaced brake hoses twice, another mechanic changed the rear caliper, (not the one that got hot), many, many, brake bleeds, and a master cylinder it turned out the seals in the "hot" caliper were pouring out brake fluid. So I replaced that caliper and rotor, now all is well.
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Touch base with Larry and Mike at Corvette Specialties (be sure to tell them you're a C3VR member). I got a complete set of calipers and pads from them last summer for a fraction of the MAM cost. Also replaced all of the flexible hoses and eventually ended up replacing the master cylinder.
Unless you're planning on regular race track time I wouldn't go with the silicone brake fluid (DOT5). Regular fluid (DOT3) is all you need for normal driving.
Unless you're planning on regular race track time I wouldn't go with the silicone brake fluid (DOT5). Regular fluid (DOT3) is all you need for normal driving.
Jim Olson 
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[QUOTE=Norsky]Touch base with Larry and Mike at Corvette Specialties (be sure to tell them you're a C3VR member). I got a complete set of calipers and pads from them last summer for a fraction of the MAM cost. Also replaced all of the flexible hoses and eventually ended up replacing the master cylinder.
Unless you're planning on regular race track time I wouldn't go with the silicone brake fluid (DOT5). Regular fluid (DOT3) is all you need for normal driving.
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Unless you're planning on regular race track time I wouldn't go with the silicone brake fluid (DOT5). Regular fluid (DOT3) is all you need for normal driving.
Truth, or Fiction ? .....I was told years ago that regular brake fluid keeps moisture from condensation and that silicone does not. Many years of storage rusted my internal parts of calipers and my mechanic said if you are to continue storage for this car you need to go to SS and silicone. He said unless I like replacing brake parts.
It has proven itself for me.
So does the silicone have more resistance to moisture? Or was he just blowing smoke
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Silicon based brake fluids will not absorb moisture like "normal" brake fluid. The problem with the silicon fluids is compression....it will compress, unlike regular fluids, so the pedal will feel softer with the silicon fluids. The silicons will also tolerate higher operating temps.
If you don't really drive your car(s), except to shows and stuff, silicon brake fluids might be the hot ticket. It will certainly keep the rust bunnies away from the caliper guts.
If you actually get to drive yer cars regularly, I would absolutely stay away from the silicon fluids, and just flush the system once a year or so, so keep the fluid fresh.
If you don't really drive your car(s), except to shows and stuff, silicon brake fluids might be the hot ticket. It will certainly keep the rust bunnies away from the caliper guts.
If you actually get to drive yer cars regularly, I would absolutely stay away from the silicon fluids, and just flush the system once a year or so, so keep the fluid fresh.
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I guess it really doesn't matter what brake fluid you use - moisture in the system, whether absorbed in the fluid or not, is going to rust brake inards. Flushing the fluid on a regular basis will get the moisture out.
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Whew... I felt better after reading your post, from the title I thought we were going to have to scrape together bail money for you.
[/QUOTE]Chip, I haven't needed that kind of help since... Well, we won't get in to that now
UPDATE: The shop called me yesterday and told me that it was a hose. They got it replaced and I got the car back last night. Previously, it had been pulling to the right (the caliper that eventually locked up) for some time and now it's no longer doing that at all.
Not nearly as painful as I expected. Thanks for all the help and advice!
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All right! still got $$$ in the POT!!
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Happy to hear it wasn't to painful!!! 
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