RE: [T3] reman. calipers

["Fuhriman, Mark" <mfuhriman@fugro.com>]

> -----Original Messages-----
> > I think someone was asking pricing on calipers. I have just
> picked up a set
> > with lifetime replacement loaded with new hardware and pads
> for $48.49 ea.
> > at a FLAPS.
>
> I think they are rather easy to find, but they have usually been
> butchered or they are not actually the right calipers. I have seen
> all kinds of problems ....
>
Are we talking about the new (not reman.) Brazilian calipers sold as
replacements for both the Type 3 and the Type 14 Karmann Ghia?  The KG
pistons are actually of a smaller diameter than the T3, aren't they?  So
while they may bolt on and work for a T3, I think the braking power may not
be as good as the correct T3 part.  ..Unless the replacements come with
piston sizes for the T3...
-Mark

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