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HELP - What brakes am I?


MrAdams

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So one of my calipers went out, and I always thought it was cool that I got the car with 4 piston calipers, well it was cool until I realized, I don't know what brake upgrade was done to this car throughout its life.


Can anyone help me figure out what brake Caliper I am running? Volvo? 320? Tii? 

 

thanks, Sorry if photos are huge. 

Adam

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Why not keep them if they are working? You'll likely have to have the mounting holes repositioned( as Andrew said) to work with most 13" wheels. I simply ovalized the mounting holes on my Girling calipers and pushed the caliper toward the hub. Clears Cromodora cd40's and borrani steel wheels for sure.

 

 Bob

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15 minutes ago, bob02 said:

Why not keep them if they are working? You'll likely have to have the mounting holes repositioned( as Andrew said) to work with most 13" wheels. I simply ovalized the mounting holes on my Girling calipers and pushed the caliper toward the hub. Clears Cromodora cd40's and borrani steel wheels for sure.

 

 Bob

ahhh I got it, - I need a new caliper because these were ground down by the prior owner ( 7 years ago )  and that grind finally gave way and started leaking. 

 

So I guess I could just get the one caliper, but would like to eliminate that entire drama. 

 

Is there a part # to reference for the Volvo Calipers? 

 

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Nice car, I love the wink mirror, they are almost unfair in a 2002 greenhouse total side to side visibility. If your going to do any performance driving (and that sure looks like what your car is set up for) replace your calipers in pairs IMHO?

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38 minutes ago, Son of Marty said:

Nice car, I love the wink mirror, they are almost unfair in a 2002 greenhouse total side to side visibility. If your going to do any performance driving (and that sure looks like what your car is set up for) replace your calipers in pairs IMHO?

Yea this mirror is like turning your head 180 degrees  - I love it - I only put it on  because I got the car without a mirror way back when, and it probably wont come out until I get a headliner. 

 

Yes I plan on replacing the pair , since I have been slowly blowing out everything that is old... 

Started with fixing my brake booster hose, then slave cylinder, now my caliper. ahh, i love it... 

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