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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 03:22 PM
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I have a 1966 C2 which has the VBP "Big Daddy" suspension and brake upgrade. The left front caliper needs to be replaced and I am not quite sure exactly to order. Of course VBP is now out of business and the only info I have is an ad that claims the brake upgrade includes C5 calipers on the front and C3s on the rear. All I have are two numbers cast into the front, 6334 in the center and ?473788 near the front. I have included a pic of the front caliper. Anyone recognize it?

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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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Those look like the standard C2-3 calipers. You just need standard pistons and seals from any of the major suppliers
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 03:54 PM
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You have classic standard C-2/C-3 calipers in the front. Get a set of two calipers with stainless sleeves and standard pads from one of our supporting vendors. Everything willbe fine. Dennis
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 10:04 PM
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If the one caliper needs to be replaced you may want to pull a piston out of it and see what kind of seal is on it. Lip seal or O-ring. One would think it has the same style seals on all four calipers and you may want to install the same with the replacements.

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