OK, so far, we have:
OEM - $258
Volvo - roughly same, maybe +/- with conditions
Wilwood - $$$$ "ask"
"Bimbo" - priceless
Mark (Stickeman) Dent wrote:
> This was debated on 311s last week. This is what I came up with
>
> Ok I checked on this really quick. Since the Volvo swap really only
> swaps the calipers, I did not use the cost of Rotors or brake pads,
> since they are needed on both, I did however use the machining of the
> rotors needed on the conversion. These prices were verified Today.
> Shipping not figured in on either to make it fair.
>
> I can call Baystate Nissan and order 4 correct Nissan calipers for $258,
> they are readily available.
>
> For the Volvo swap I looked online at Parts America dot com and used
> front 1975 Volvo 240, unloaded calipers (no brake pads)
>
> Volvo Calipers $54 x 2 = $108
> Adapter plates per 311s.org = $40
> Machining per 311s.org = $30
>
> Total $178 at best, not counting brake lines if needed to be modified.
>
> At best an $80 savings, there is a core charge of $15 on the calipers so
> add $30 if you don't have extras, and if you have a low windshield the
> M/C needs to upgraded for the volvo swap, not for the stock setup so
> there goes the savings.
>
> At best $50 savings with more time (the rotors need to be taken to the
> machine shop, etc.) or you can bolt on the factory correct parts in
> about an hour.
>
> The original ones have lasted 40 years so far, that is good enough for me
> If you bolt on the correct parts and flush the system every 2 years, you
> are good for a long, long time.
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