Is it worth replacing Kelsey Hayes 4 piston
without core they want 120 -150.00 per caliper , that's 300.00 a set for castrated iron calipers . I like the centric (zinc plated () , but they show 73 single piston caliper when you click info , already had wrong parts sent from rock , shipping makes it non returnable if wrong part is delivered so don't want to take a chance .
For the extra 100.00 just wondering if the lighter weight calipers is worth it ?
So if money were not a concern would you get the SSBC calipers , is the weight saving worth it , I'm sure performance of calipers is on par with each other , but 20lbs is 20 lbs .adds up . Headers , alu intake , alu wheels drops about 100 lbs off the car
BEFORE you apply the ROCK AUTO discount code, the prices for remaned calipers for a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 (the same caliper is used for all 1965 - 72 Abodies with factory K-H disc brakes), the prices are as follows:
RAYBESTOS Part # FRC4176 Professional Grade; Friction Ready - Pads Not Included, Remanufactured; Bore Size=1.64" Inlet Thread=3/8X24 Bleeder Thread=3/8X24
4 Piston Calipers; Front Left
$61.79 $56.25 $118.04
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RAYBESTOS Part # FRC4175 Professional Grade; Friction Ready - Pads Not Included, Remanufactured
4 Piston Calipers; Front Right
$61.79 $56.25 $118.04
Add to Cart
CENTRIC Part # 14163008 Premium Semi-Loaded Caliper
Front Disc brakes; Front Left
$48.79 $75.00 $123.79
Add to Cart
CENTRIC Part # 14163007 Premium Semi-Loaded Caliper
Front Disc brakes; Front Right
$48.79 $75.00 $123.79
Add to Cart
A-1 CARDONE Part # 184407 Reman. Caliper w/Installation Hardware
with Metal Piston; with Kelsey Hayes Original Caliper; 4 Piston; Front Left
$121.79 $30.00 $151.79
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A-1 CARDONE Part # 184406 Reman. Caliper w/Installation Hardware
with Metal Piston; with Kelsey Hayes Original Caliper; 4 Piston; Front Right
$121.79 $30.00 $151.79
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NASTRA Part # 114407 Semi-Loaded; Reman
Front; 4 Piston Caliper; Left
* Non-stock item--shipping delayed up to 10 business days
$125.79 $37.00 $162.79
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Loaded
RAYBESTOS Part # RC4175 Professional Grade; Loaded - Pads Included, Remanufactured; Bore Size=1.64" Inlet Thread=3/8X24 Bleeder Thread=3/8X24
Organic; 4 Piston Calipers; Front Right
$93.79 $56.25 $150.04
Add to Cart
RAYBESTOS Part # RC4176 Professional Grade; Loaded - Pads Included, Remanufactured; Bore Size=1.64" Inlet Thread=3/8X24 Bleeder Thread=3/8X24
Organic; 4 Piston Calipers; Front Left
$95.79 $56.25 $152.04
To summarize: You can buy the RAYBESTOS remaned calipers for your car, BEFORE you take the ROCK AUTO discount, at $61 per calipers, sans core charge (send in your old calipers as cores), or you can buy the Centric calipers for $48.
The ROCK AUTO discount code lowers these prices.
At $48 / caliper with a warranty, that's a really good deal, and remember, you will receive a lower price just by applying the Rock Auto discount code.
As far as weight is concerned, you will have to spend a LOT MORE, to lower your suspension / brake setup overall unsprung weight.
Stick with the factory setup if you are keeping the car original to factory specs, otherwise if you are just building a hot rod, do whatever your wallet will permit.
