I have a used StopTech 'Big Brake Kit' That has been sitting on my garage shelf for eight years. I bought them from a guy who put about 20K on them before selling because he bought a Corvette.

Now eight years later I am finally ready to put them on my '08 S197. Given that they've been sitting around unused for years are there any watch-outs I should keep in mind? Should I have some sort of inspection performed before the installation or will a reputable installer be able to tell me if they're in proper working order?

Thanks!

 

Yeah, it's not a bad idea to bench-test them before installation.

Make sure that the pistons retract fully, and use compressed air to extend them. Put a block of wood or something in there first so that the pistons don't fly out, and keep your fingers clear! They should move smoothly.

Oh, and make sure that the bleeder screws aren't seized.

 

Thanks for the suggestion of bench testing the calipers and checking the bleeder screws. I'm watching YouTube videos of how to use compressed air to test the calipers.