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69 first fastback
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:15 pm    Post subject: Disc Brake conversions Reply with quote

Hi All

new to this type 3...are the swing axles on type 3 and Gia the same. looking at some conversion kits and i dont see many listed for type 3 but lots listed for Gias......any one can help i would appreciate it.



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Disc Brake conversions Reply with quote

Got my rear disc kit from CB Performance.
But that was many years ago.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 2:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Disc Brake conversions Reply with quote

69 first fastback wrote:
Hi All

new to this type 3...are the swing axles on type 3 and Gia the same. looking at some conversion kits and i dont see many listed for type 3 but lots listed for Gias......any one can help i would appreciate it.



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Most of the type 1 style kits are the same. The big issue is the parking brake cables. They're either too long, or too short for the type 3. Just something to keep in mind.
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