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> > > Subject: [T3] Brake Caliper > > I am getting ready to replace both front disc brake calipers on my '70 > Fastback (one of them has a badly scored piston and housing). I am > looking into replacing both calipers with new--not rebuilt--Brazilian > (Varga brand) units that are available from a local supplier. Two > concerns: > 1. I hear a lot of negative press about Brazilian parts in general. > Does anybody have personal experience (pro or con) with these "Varga" > brand calipers? Cars need to stop in Brazil just like any where else. What you want is recently manufactured calipers, and not NOS Calipers that have been on the Shelf since 1982. (see below) > > > 2. These replacement calipers are slightly different from the ones on > the car. The replacement ones look bigger and have two (instead of one) > bleeder valves each. The VW part no. on the box is 311.615.107/108. > Based on the part no., are these calipers for the 1972+ cars, as > described in my Bentley manual? If so, can they be used on my '70 > without changing out the pads or making any other modifications? In Brazil a form of the Type 3 was produced into the 80's. Its the Brazilia or something, I have some Pix some where. I have an alternator and all the fan + pulley shroud parts ( mag and steel ) on my 66 SQBK. I am speculating that the calipers you mention are from this car. Chris ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe