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FUEL CELL GURU
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mineola, Texas
Posts: 993
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Brake rotor...
What is the thickness on disc brake rotors of the 71-72 variety??? I bought some loaded calipers here a while back and they won't slip over the rotors. The rotors I have are about 1 1/4", the opening between the brake pads are about 1 1/16". Do I have the wrong calipers?? Later, Mark
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
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Re: Brake rotor...
take a c-clamp and try pushing the piston all the way into the bore to get the clearance needed
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FUEL CELL GURU
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mineola, Texas
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Re: Brake rotor...
The loaded calipers are brand new and already bottomed out. I am thinking that maybe these calipers fit GM cars.
Last edited by FuelCellGuy; 08-13-2006 at 11:17 AM. |
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
Posts: 9,403
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Re: Brake rotor...
Early 80's pickups (some) had a 1" thick rotor, vs the 1 1/4" rotors on the older trucks. These required different spindles, as well as calipers.....
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