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Re: [T3] Brake Rebuilding Orgy!


On 4 Dec 2005 at 0:30, Constantino Tobio wrote:

> Jim Adney wrote:
> 
> >I can't remember whether VW did it in the Type 4 calipers.
> >  
> Don't the 72-73 Type 3s have the same front calipers as the 73-74 Type 4s?

Early type 4 calipers, up to the last month of '72 or so, are the 
same as late type 3 calipers. I'm guessing that they have the 
compensation pins in them.

Late in '72, type 4s got slightly different calipers which look 
almost the same as the early ones, but they will accept pads that are 
thicker. Those late calipers have longer pistons, and they take a 
different rebuild kit with a different boot to handle the extra 
piston travel. I'm guessing that THOSE calipers don't have the 
compensating pins.

I have rebuild kits AND the correct pads for those late type 4 
calipers, too, if anyone needs them.

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