TheSamba.com :: View topic - which caliper type do i have in my ghia ? pictures attached

Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:05 pm

i own ghia 1973 convertible.
these are the pictures from the front wheel.
you can see it here :
http://www.carsforum.co.il/vb/showthread.php?p=3373236

what kind of caliper do i have ? 43mm ? 40mm ?
i understand it's 2 pins. right ?
i measured the diameter of the piston and it looks like 34mm.
i have no idea what repair kit should i order.
please help
thanks in advanced

Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:31 pm

They are the cheap replica/brazil Varga calipers. Do not rebuild just buy a new set. They are junk mine lasted only 2 years and 16.000KM

Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:43 pm

hi. thanks. i have to rebuilt this for starting to drive on the car.
sending calipers over mail to israel is very expensive. they are heavy.
i don't care if they last 2 years. after i restore my car completly i will replace them. for now it's ok.

but again, is this 43mm or 40mm ?

Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:45 pm

ravivhaik wrote: hi. thanks. i have to rebuilt this for starting to drive on the car.
sending calipers over mail to israel is very expensive. they are heavy.
i don't care if they last 2 years. after i restore my car completly i will replace them. for now it's ok.

but again, is this 43mm or 40mm ?

The picture didn't want to load for me, but IF they are Varga calipers, then they are 40mm caliper bores.

Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:57 am

try again here to see the pictures

http://www.carsforum.co.il/vb/showthread.php?t=426100

Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:14 am

anyone else can help ?