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So I happened to be searching online on Autozone and was able to find a set -- Duraslast on the box, one with part number D5128 and one with D5129. Only thing is, when I opened it up and inspected the calipers, they look exactly like what the Brembos would be, but there is no raised lettering of FoMoCo or Brembo anywhere on either caliper. Anybody have any input on this and if I got the right ones?
Ah gotcha, thanks!! Do you think they're still actual brembos?They're probably correct. May be reman'd but originally used on a different vehicle with the same specs. Keep in mind tons of vehicles used this style caliper, likely with the same specs and dimensions.
Ah gotcha, thanks!! Do you think they're still actual brembos?
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Can't really speak if they are "real" Brembos or not. I'm sure they are made the same way and probably perform the same. The quality of them is outstanding so they might be. Apparently the front half of the calipers on our cars are the same as the Camaro, Lancer Evo, and Cadillac CTS-V. The only difference is the back half where they bolt up. So I'm sure they are made from the same mold that Brembo makes theirs just not labeled as such. Hopefully someone a little more knowledgeable could correct me if I'm wrong, but to be honest I'm not too concerned and already have the calipers painted and ready to go on. Just waiting on the rest of the hardware.
Thanks for the input! Guess I'll just keep them. Now to decide whether or not to put the Brembo stenciling on lol.
I painted mine red with the G2 paint system, put some high temp brembo stickers on them I got off of ebay, and cleared them with VHT caliper paint. I'm happy with how they turned out. I'll get some pics up when they are on the car.
Ah gotcha, thanks!! Do you think they're still actual brembos?
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Yes. I was in contact with Cardone about a month ago and they assured me the calipers they use in both their "upgrade" kit and replacement units are Brembos.
I decided to do a test and ordered from advanced auto as well. One of the calipers were as you described, different gray color tones. Should be fine though. I returned them and just gonna get them from autozone since they're cheaper.I got a set of these from autozone(shipped from cardone) and on one the pistons themselves are dark greyish, the other is a lighter almost silver color. Is that normal? Just rebuilt with different ones? Mine dont say brembo or fomco anywhere on them.
One didnt come with the hardware either. Can I get just the hardware at the parts store?
Mine didn't come with the Brembo logo. I bought the decal on eBay for $4.I recently purchased these as well and mine don't have FoMoCo or Brembo on them like the OP's. They did come with crossover tubes and the hardware though which was nice. I'm looking forward to getting these installed.