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gerrygerbil
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front calipers

Post by gerrygerbil » 12th November 2017 - 12:20pm

what alternative caliper fits my 1972 square and were to get them . heard that a lot off places sell them but they are beetle ones smaller piston any advise welcome

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Re: front calipers

Post by broady_6 » 14th November 2017 - 7:51am

try the usual places, VWHeritage, Coolair, Custom and Commercial Ect. Make them the first port of call for most things you need, if they cant help they can often recommend a supplier. I often find euro car parts can be helpful, just make sure you check the part quality before buying.
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Kai
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Re: front calipers

Post by Kai » 14th November 2017 - 8:05am

Rumour has it that an E30 caliper can be used

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937carrera
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Re: front calipers

Post by 937carrera » 14th November 2017 - 2:27pm

Have a read of this thread.... the subject has been covered before and there are some useful links. If the car's not needed as a daily dfriver then I would go the refurb route

viewtopic.php?f=26&t=11482&p=57177&hilit=caliper#p57177
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1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon

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Re: front calipers

Post by purplepeter » 14th November 2017 - 3:12pm

I have 2 questions to throw into the mix.. What caliper bolt spacing does Your car have?
Where are You?

Most of us have spare calipers eligible for rebuilding knocking around

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Kai
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Re: front calipers

Post by Kai » 14th November 2017 - 6:18pm

Well seeing as we are now onto other members spare brake parts^^^^^

I have a Porsche 944 front brake kit that'll bolt onto your 72 :unibrow: :unibrow: :paranoid:

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Re: front calipers

Post by gerrygerbil » 15th November 2017 - 9:44pm

manage two get a set , plus have stripped and managed to free pistons and they are not bad will sort them and have a spare set thanks every one

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