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Re: [T3] Brakes

On 21 Mar 00, at 19:32, Brian Langhans wrote:

> Does any one have a part number for the front brake assemblies for a
> 1973 Squareback? I just picked up a pair at my local FLAPS and they
> gave me a set that the holes were not big enough for my bolts. Soooooo
> , guess what I do, I drill them bigger and go to install them. The
> bolt holes are not wide enough now. Wrong brake. 

There are 2 versions of type 3 calipers: The early (66-71) version, 
and the late (71-3) version. The changeover occurred in the last 
month of the 71 model year. The late caliper has larger holes that 
are spaced wider apart and uses a larger pad. Both have the same 
size piston (42mm).

Their listings should show both. Take these back and get the right 
ones.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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