Re: [T3] Brake Calipers

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 14 Aug 2005 at 11:04, Russ Wolfe wrote:

> On Sun, 2005-08-14 at 10:30, joel briglia wrote:
> > After some consideration, I've decided to get new front brake calipers for 
> > my '73 fastback. 

> Or have your parts store look up Type 4 calipers. 
> They should be the same as the ones you have.

The early type 4 calipers are the same as our late calipers. The late type 4 
calipers take a thicker pad, longer piston, and a different piston boot. They 
would probably fit our cars (I've not tried) but they would create confusion 
down the line.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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