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The caliper numbers are correct. Don't worry about the two bleed nipples, they just make it easier to drain fluid when changing it in 2 years time (non-silicone type). If the bolt holes are the right spacing, they should fit. I've just fitted a pair of Varga Brazilian ones to my '71, and they fit OK, and work fine. As far as whether they work and last etc, I don't see why they shouldn't perform properly; there must be lawyers all over the world ready to sue for defective parts causing injury. ;-) Dave. UK VW Type 3&4 Club www.hallvw.clara.net/ -----Original Message----- From: mfuhriman@fugro.com <mfuhriman@fugro.com> To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org> Date: 23 December 1998 17:18 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: snip 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? > >I appreciate the help! > -Mark > Houston, TX ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/