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Re: [T3] 73 Front Brakes on a '70


On 30 Nov 98, at 8:45, Sandin, Karl-Olov wrote:

> I disassembled the front brakes on my swedish -73 Variant (= Squareback)
> last week. To my surprise each caliper had four small pistons instead of
> the more common two big pistons. OK - that«s fine with me. I have got the
> impression that a four-piston (four-pot!) system is somewhat more
> sophisticated  than the ordinary two-piston type, but I«m not sure what«s
> to gain. More brake power? Can anyone tell if there is any advantages with
> this? Dave, I had no idea that it was a "very rare" option. Cool!

Cool is right!  I never thought I'd ever get to hear about one of
those.  Do you know the diameter of the pistons?  I doubt the braking
power is any different, just the safety thing.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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