Getting ready to have my 4 piston calipers rebuilt/sleeved ('67 442). SSBC used to be the only rebuilder years ago, now I find several others while searching for the service. Hoping that those of you who have used a rebuilder would provide some feedback on your satisfaction or dissatisfaction with that rebuilder. Thank you all.

 

While I haven't used them for calipers, you might want to try White Post here in VA. They do nice work with master cylinders.

 

Based on the recommendation from a close friend whose profession is performing concours restorations, about two years ago I had a master cylinder and some wheel cylinders stainless sleeved at Karps in California. I showed the finished product to my mechanical engineer/Ford fanatic friend at work and he thought they did an excellent job. At the time, turn-around was very good. Just one data point to consider.

 

Have used Karp's for brake items, very satisfied. Only heard good about White Post but haven't used them personally.

Good luck!!!

 

I got some rebuilt ones a few years ago off Ebay, they were rebuilt by Carid?

 

Thank you all for the input; keep the comments coming.

 

Let us know who you ultimately use. I have ones that I might need to have resleeved in the future.

 

The best, their work goes the distance! ^^^^

 

I think that I shall go with rebuilt calipers from Ames (the Pontiac people) in New Hampshire. Any of you used them for anything?

 

*** I have those Front Disc Brake Pads *** in N.O.S. Asbestos *** and with the non - availability of those
Disc Brake Rotors --- you would be foolish to utilize the new friction material on these new garbage brake pads,
land rip up those Rotors to smithereens.......

Always best to simply call me --- 516 - 485 - 1935 --- Craig......

 

I used karps for my 57 olds. They did a great job rebuilding my power booster, I would recommend them or you could go with white post . I've heard a lot of great things about them, they would be my other choice

 

I believe the distinction between Karps and Whitepost is Karps uses stainless steel sleeves while Whitepost are brass. I'm speculating that's why Whitepost doesn't provide a lifetime warranty when silicone DOT5 brake fluid is used. Other than the brake fluid consideration I don't know if there are any inherent advantages to one material over the other for this application.

 

The silicone brake fluid has nothing to do with the metal in the sleeves. Brass is less reactive than stainless. The issue is reaction with the soft goods (seals).

 

Just my 2 cents on silicone brake fluid. A well known restoration shop just outside of Toronto will not use silicone brake fluid. When i did my restoration they recommended synthetic fluid. I told them I was already using that, for the last ten years actually and it is great. It does not attract moisture and after 10 years my brake fluid is as clear as the day I put it in. Just buy a quality brand.