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mbach
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 Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:35 am Post subject: 1973 Ghia CV front disc brakes |
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I've spent a lot of time looking through the Samba. I have the later brake calipers on my 1973 Ghia. The right front one is sticking. I believe the master cylinder needs to be replaced, but I may rebuild the caliper as well. Is this a relatively simple job on the late calipers?
I can't find a modern caliper that someone has specifically recommended that would easily fit, or as far as I understand. Does anyone have a recommendation for a new caliper for the '73-'74 model?
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c21darrel
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NOVA Airhead
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| Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:00 am Post subject: Re: 1973 Ghia CV front disc brakes |
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I've spent a lot of time looking through the Samba. I have the later brake calipers on my 1973 Ghia. The right front one is sticking. I believe the master cylinder needs to be replaced, but I may rebuild the caliper as well. Is this a relatively simple job on the late calipers?
I can't find a modern caliper that someone has specifically recommended that would easily fit, or as far as I understand. Does anyone have a recommendation for a new caliper for the '73-'74 model?
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What is the condition of your flexible brake line? An old line can cause the caliper to stick.
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aidengregory
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mbach,
If you have already checked the flexible line like NOVA said and are sure it's the caliper, I would cast my vote for the replacement that Darrel posted. I just rebuilt the calipers on mine and it was a total pain in the ass; I hassled with it for weeks. Well worth the 30 dollar cost difference to replace vs. rebuild if you ask me.
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mbach
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| Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:45 pm Post subject: 1973 brakes |
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Wow, super speedy replies!
I have not inspected the lines, which I will do.
Just making sure, the 73-74 late calipers are different, is the mounting the same? So if I go new, I want to be sure they will fit.
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c21darrel
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mbach
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 12:47 pm Post subject: 1973 brakes |
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| Changed master C and one brake line which was definitely bad, bolted up the new brake calipers and bled them. Problem is they are a little thicker and my wheels rub them, AAARG I guess I need wheel spacers, but how much space is required? Obviously so they don't touch, and they only just rub slightly, on part of the wheel, maybe it can grind a little off? |
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OLD VW NUT
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Figure out how much interference there is - then find some oversized steel washers at your local hardware store and install them between the hub and the wheel. Cheap and easy spacers.
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