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Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:39 am

Hi all,

I am an enthusiast in Sweden looking for some caliper info. I am told that 72-73 are some kind of "2-year-only" deal on the Type3 calipers. My questions are wether there are other models / cars that use the same calipers and if so which they are. I'd also like to know where to get hold of rebuilt / new calipers for my 1972 Fastback. Any help is highly appreciated. Cheers! / Jonas

Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:57 am

It was easier to rebuild my calipers and much cheaper as well. All total, it was about 50 bucks. WHATEVER you do, do NOT lose the two rubber grommets between the halves when you split them. Finding new or rebuilt calipers was like trying to find a needle in a stack of needles. For me anyway.

Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:21 am

OK, good call... where did you get hold of a repair kit? Thanks in advance! / Jonas

Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:56 am

cip1, if you decide to paint your calipers, use only a high quality CALIPER paint. Otherwise, you are wasting your time and effort. Also, if you dont already know, paint them BEFORE the rebuild while they are apart. The kit runs 18.00 per side and is very easy to install. I have done the ones on my 72 and an extra set for back up and also the set on my 67. No problems, no worries, stops on a dime and makes change, everytime!

Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:09 am

Jim Adney here is the states rebuilds calipers, and does not recommend splitting the 2 halves. Especially since the seals DO NOT come in the kits.
The front calipers on the 72-73, are the same as early 914 Porsche, and Type 4.

Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:49 am

CPS in Hyllinge have the gasketkit i have seen that in there price list
The special one for the squerbacks with 4 piston calipers
if you have problems with brake pads it is poseble to cut of Ford Granda 2.0 1974 brake pads
Har lurat besikting med typ3 belägg på en granda på 80 talet
Har evenuelt ett par beg ok som har legat från 80 talet

Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:27 am

Here is a link for the calipers you need,the cost of shipping to you would expensive!

http://www.evwparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Scr...ype3Brakes

Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:53 am

The rotors I already have - it's the calipers I need. This look slike a nice shop however, thank you! And thanks to th erest of you for all info - I think I'll do go ahead and restore the calipers myself. Cheers!