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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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hey guys, just wondering if anyone could tell me if the stock front and rear calipers on the 1980 were the same size?...or if anyone had pics of each - that would be great!...thanks again!
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They are different casting numbers, the fronts should be larger than the rears. Front casting 5473795 or 5473796 and for the rears, 5473806 or 5473807.
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Also, two bleeders in the top of the each rear, only one on the fronts.
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