Re: [T3] 1st of Many Questions - 66 Squareback

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 7 May 2001, at 13:42, Jaranson, John (J.W.) wrote:

> My question is.....can I use the newly rebuilt calipers and master
> cylinder (Thanks again Jim) from my '71 Fasty on the '66 Square?  I
> realize that the '66 is a single circuit MC and a single cavity
> reservoir, but I would be willing to "T" the line for now and maybe
> add a dual cavity reservoir in the future.  Are the calipers
> compatible?

The calipers are compatible and the later ones (68-71) are better 
than the 66-7s because the later pistons are chrome plated to keep 
them from rusting. Of course early calipers can be fitted with late 
pistons.

Upgrading to the tandem MC is a good thing to consider, but there 
are several difficulties: The late reservoir is also "tandem" and the 
feed lines to the tandem MC is larger in dia.

> I told myself that I would try not to do too much cannibalizing of the
> Fasty, but I am years away from needing brakes on her and I can send
> the Square's calipers and MC out to Jim for a leisurely rebuild in the
> meantime.

It's a very reasonable thing to do. I have extra early calipers, too. 
Since I got my "booster pump" going, I should be able to pop open 
even the most frozen calipers soon.

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

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