Rock Auto - has 1973 Brake Calipers in stock - Cardone

[Bigasawhale2]

Hi All,
Rock auto has calipers back in stock.
I have both of my 68's converted to 1973 disc.....and have been looking for a spare set

Came coated, with slide pins + retainer
Pleasantly surprised ($38.79 + 12.60 core = $51.39)

 

[Mudeblue]

Tried to order parts from Rock Auto but their website is a nightmare!

 

[marty koirtyohann]

Hi All,
Rock auto has calipers back in stock.
I have both of my 68's converted to 1973 disc.....and have been looking for a spare set

Came coated, with slide pins + retainer
Pleasantly surprised ($38.79 + 12.60 core = $51.39)

i have had bad luck with them buyer beware if the parts stores have a problem with a part they dump them on rock auto my cousin works in a indipendent gargue they had a ton of problems with rock auto & if the r a1 cardone thats anouther strip agaisnt them i will not use a A1 CARDONE PART I WILL HAVE MINE REBUILT FIRST OR BUY NOS

 

[73Coupe]

Not to discredit the OP, but buyer beware of Cardone. Their interpretation of "rebuilt" is media blast and paint it, without disassembling it.

If you buy a set, rebuilt it again.

EDIT: I also had a marginal quality rebuilt caliper from Raybestos, a few years ago. Didn't realize until I found it to be sticking, due to excessive corrosion in the dust boot channel area.

 

[marty koirtyohann]

Not to discredit the OP. but buyer beware of Cardone. Their interpretation of "rebuilt" is media blast and paint it, without disassembling it.

If you buy a set, rebuilt it again.

yes if they didnt screw them up when they rebuilt them . i had tat happen with a 87 dodge truck .i had to get a pair from a junk yard & have them rebuilt mine was non rebuildable the bore was r=too badly scored my truck had a hard life before i got it

 

[mrfury68]

Avoid Cardone at all costs. It's that simple. Any time you need parts for your old ride get a hold of fellow member Craig @mobileparts. He specializes in parts for our beloved old cars.

 

[marty koirtyohann]

Avoid Cardone at all costs. It's that simple. Any time you need parts for your old ride get a hold of fellow member Craig @mobileparts. He specializes in parts for our beloved old cars.

i agree 10000% most mechanic will NOT INSTALL THEM

 

[garyh]

Cardone = Offshore junk.

 

[david hill]

Stay away from Cardon, I agree w/ @mrfury68 and getting them warranted is even worst. You can rebuild your own w/ 1973 Dodge Challenger parts. See @Ayliar post on his Introducing a 1970 300 TNT convertible thread for details on how to rebuild it.

 

[marty koirtyohann]

Cardone = Offshore junk.

south of the border their headquarters r in Texas

 

[detmatt]

Rock is a last resort for me. I’ve had very few transactions with them and most have left me frustrated for one reason or another.

 

[bnz84]

FYI - Rockauto 5% off code = CARLISLECN thru 9/30

here is the closeout list for a 68 fury

Wholesaler Closeout Parts : 1968 PLYMOUTH FURY 7.2L 440cid V8

 

[CBODY67]

The main thing I use RockAuto for is their catalogs, pricing, and other information.

Take the A-1 Cardone part number and change the location of the "-" and it becomes the same part number that NAPA uses, or used to be that way. Or used to be that way.

No matter of where a company/vendor is headquartered, it's where the parts are actually done that matters. AND to what pricepoint they are willing to pay their subcontractor to make the profits they might desire.

Just some observations,
CBODY67

 

[marty koirtyohann]

FYI - Rockauto 5% off code = CARLISLECN thru 9/30

here is the closeout list for a 68 fury

Wholesaler Closeout Parts : 1968 PLYMOUTH FURY 7.2L 440cid V8

beware of the battery cables . i bought a close out 1 for my new yorker the pic showed a lead end but i got s steel hose clamp style i ending up making my own with the solder on type .no more battery cables problems

 

[Samplingman]

Never had a problem with Rock Auto, as long as you know what you are looking at and the brand you are getting, I generally buy new not rebuilt. Cardone on the other hand is junk as stated above, not even worth the weight in scrap.

 

[1970FuryConv]

Hi All,
Rock auto has calipers back in stock.
I have both of my 68's converted to 1973 disc.....and have been looking for a spare set

Came coated, with slide pins + retainer
Pleasantly surprised ($38.79 + 12.60 core = $51.39)

What brand were your calipers? I.E. what company was the rebuilder?

 

[marty koirtyohann]

What brand were your calipers? I.E. what company was the rebuilder?

mine was oem i have no idea who made them for dodge
this is the local rebuilders i used they mainly work on big truck stuff Welcome to Precision Rebuilders.com

 

[Boydsdodge]

Hi All,
Rock auto has calipers back in stock.
I have both of my 68's converted to 1973 disc.....and have been looking for a spare set

Came coated, with slide pins + retainer
Pleasantly surprised ($38.79 + 12.60 core = $51.39)

Are these for the 1.25" rotor? Even if they are crap rebuild, cheaper then scrap yard core, if you can find. I just went through all that with my Imperial.

 

[Bigasawhale2]

Aftermarket rotors I have measure 1.220"

 

[Boydsdodge]

I am going to order a pair, then take the calipers apart to see what's going on with the rebuild.