I installed these AWESOME Sandoval calipers, and SS lines this Sunday. I started at about 11AM and torqued the last lug bolt at about 11PM. I would have finished about 8 hours sooner had it not been for the little fitting at the end of the hard line that connects to the rubber brake line I was replacing, on the right rear caliper. I dicked around with that thing trying every invention I could think of to get a strong enough grip to break the line free. I eventually ended up walking to Sears and buying the biggest channel locks they had. It was the only way I could finally get enough of a grip on that mangled little fitting for it to let go. It snugged back up just fine, no leaks, it just looks like it was chewed on.

In the end it was worth it. The SS lines give the pedal a nice firm feel. And Eric did a very high end job powder coating and rebuilding the calipers. I even sprayed the rotor hats black.

 

The calipers came out nice. Thats what color I want to put on my Silver Cab Yellow . Looks sweet man.

 

That's a nice job man. I bet it felt weird walking to Sears to get a tool. I can hear it now:
John to Salesman: I need channel locks to fix the brake lines on my Porsche.
Salesman to John: Yeah right, and I need some vice grips to fix the radiator on my Ferrari.

 

NICE....looks good....

 

+1.

I am in the middle of doing mine......VHT hot paint in yellow and VHT hot clear......doing the S/S brake line too........will post when done and show off my "new" 18 wheels......thx Alex.

later

 

great job, Is there any special size tools needed, torque/allen wrench. what was the damage? PM me if you dont want to disclose price, thanks.

 

Thanks guys...

No special tools needed except for those monster channel locks I mentioned. I would not recommend this project as DIY without them, and a good, well-mounted vise. I've run into the same problem on other cars I've modded. Those little fittings at the end of the hard lines can be a nightmare. Other than that, installing the calipers (with new pads while I was in there) and the lines was very easy. I don't remember the size of the allen socket I used - it was the biggest one in my set - a few combo wrenches, a pair of needle nose pliers, a brake pad spreader (great tool to have around) and my Corona brake bleeder. Indeed my brake bleeding system requires two people to use (my seven year-old son did just fine), but it is practically free (and you have to empty the bottle first). I use about two feet of clear tubing; attach one end to the bleeder fitting and stick the other end in the beer bottle so that it is below the level of the two inches of brake fluid it contains. My son pumps the brakes while I open and close the fitting until all the air bubbles disappear. Make sure you refill the reservoir after each caliper.

Also, if you are changing lines and calipers, accept the fact that the brake fluid is going to run out and don't try to stop it. Let it drizzle into a plastic container. Brake fluid can peel your paint off, no point in fighting with it.

Total cost involved:

Brake calipers from Eric Sandoval. He did an amazing job and he does it the right way. He takes the calipers apart, has them powder coated and then rebuilds them with new seals and boots. You are basically getting a set of brand new calipers, beautifully powder coated for $500 plus exchange. He might be asking more after my set though.

Brake pads - $160.00

SS lines - $120.00

Brake fluid - $32.00

In addition, I spray painted the rotor hats black. So, add another 10 bucks for paint and masking tape. So, all together I spent $822.00.

Another $100 a wheel to paint them, and $30.00 for the black lug nut caps.

The whole mod: calipers, lines and wheels - $1,252.00

I just got a screaming deal on a Turbo front bumper. I’m having it painted now and will install it this weekend if I have time. Then I’ll post some pics.

 

looks really good!

 

Very nice, I like it!

 

Nice!!! Now you just need a cap. Details...

 

Great job man. It looks perfect with your wheels.

 

Thanks!! I just dropped the car off at the bodyshop to have the turbo bumper installed while I'm out of town for the weekend. Should have it back on Tues and I'll take some pics. Yellow looks really cool behind those black wheels. I'm very happy with this mod.

Ericdee, what caps?

 

That looks awesome.. you just gave me a new idea for a new project...How much did you spend on the powder coat?

 

500. I listed the total cost above.

 

Very unique... I like the yellow/black/silver!