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Old 11-24-2009, 12:01 PM
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Exhaust and Brake caliper

Hey guys. Im looking to get an exhaust and was leaning toward the frankencar (if i'm lucky to find one) or the Megan Racing OE-RS. Even if i have to, i will even go to OEM replacement b/c its quit. But I would'nt mind a lil noise. I did listen to the youtube exhaust clips and it seemed the cattman is a little louder than frankencar. Bot sure how acurate it is with the noise level. Im located in Southern New Jersey, so if anyone in near that area and don't mind, can i listen to your exhaust system?

Finally, my left rear brake caliper is frozen so i have to replace. Is it better for me to get a new one from the stealership or get a remanufactured caliper from well known parts store.



Thanx for ur help again.
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Old 11-24-2009, 12:15 PM
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I cant help you out with the exhaust, but for the caliper I would go with a remanufactured caliper, unless you want to go to the dealer and get a little

I may be looking for a couple rear calipers myself as well, and I was wondering if you guys have had any good/bad experiences with any specific brands of remanufactured calipers. I have seen A-1 Cardone, Beck/Arnley, Raybestos, Nastra, etc. and then theres the chain stores, autozone, napa, etc.

Do you guys have any preferred brands for remanufactured calipers?

Sorry for the threadjack OP, but I think it will help you out as well.
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Old 11-24-2009, 01:13 PM
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Either Megan and Cattman are good. Cattmans cost alot and they are the best. I have the Megan one and I like it.
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Old 11-25-2009, 02:17 AM
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I've always had god luck with Centric calipers. Schucks/O'Reily should have them. I install them all day long. If you're doing one caliper-do yourself a favor and do both.
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Pair of reman'd Centric on the back of mine. No problems. Went to the parts store, and just installed whatever they slid across the counter to me.

And yeah, replace the pair. The second one isn't far behind.
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^^ plus 1, installed remanufactured calipers per the shops direction (cheaper)
and I also did both.
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Old 12-15-2009, 10:37 AM
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Reman calipers are fine. I have a Fed Central and Intermediate pipe exhaust that is an extra and looking to sell.
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