brake calipers
09-06-06, 03:36 PM
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brake calipers
ok i did search a bit, but i guess i just really suck at searching, but i was wondering since i need to replace all 4 of my calipers(they are "dragging", what would you guys suggest to replace with, is there a way to use FD calipers/rotors any suggestions fellas/ladies?
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09-06-06, 03:38 PM
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4 Piston's up front, and whatever rotors go with them. And vented rotors in the rear, and whatever calipers fit them. Someone will shed some more light for you, though.
Search a little, using the above info, you should get answers.
Search a little, using the above info, you should get answers.
09-06-06, 03:52 PM
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are they 4-pot or single pot? (pot=piston)
FD calipers fit i BELIEVE im in no way 100% sure that they do, i think they're the same as the 4pots they just look different.
FD calipers fit i BELIEVE im in no way 100% sure that they do, i think they're the same as the 4pots they just look different.
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09-06-06, 04:50 PM
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anyone know the correct casting numbers? is it #1313 or 1315, because i am thinking of ordering them from partsamerica.com
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...rchFor=Caliper
all they way at the bottom.
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http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...rchFor=Caliper
all they way at the bottom.
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09-06-06, 06:41 PM
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I've read that's it's not possible to use FD rotors due to the offset on them, but you may be able to use the front calipers, I think they're the same, but then there's no point in using them over the FC 4 pot calipers.
The FC setup with the 4 pot front calipers and vented rear rotors is more than most people will ever need.
If the brakes are single piston ones you may be able to fix the dragging by removing them and re-lubing or replacing the slider pins. Another thing that it might be is you may be lacking the springs that go between the pistons. New hardware could fix it (springs, backing shims, etc).
The FC setup with the 4 pot front calipers and vented rear rotors is more than most people will ever need.
If the brakes are single piston ones you may be able to fix the dragging by removing them and re-lubing or replacing the slider pins. Another thing that it might be is you may be lacking the springs that go between the pistons. New hardware could fix it (springs, backing shims, etc).
09-06-06, 09:27 PM
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yeah i have the 4 pot, cant afford a 1200 dollar big break kit... so ill just get refurbished calipers i guess. from A1 Cardone. thanks for the help everyone, but if you guys do know which ones they are on that page, i have an 87 gxl, with 4 pots.
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09-06-06, 09:32 PM
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get rebuit ones, or hunt ebay for the four pots, or buy the rebuild kits and do-it-yourself. And from what i have heard the fd calipers are the same overall diminsions(bolt width, etc) as the 4 pot fc, but you cant use the larger fd rotors. hope this helps.
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