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Old Oct 22, 2020 | 06:05 PM
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Default Brake Caliper ID

I am rebuilding my brake calipers. I would like to upgrade to the O-ring style pistons. Where can I find a kit to do this? All I have seen are kits for the calipers that have a single pin for the brake pads. Also are the front and rear the same? My calipers have the stainless sleeves already.
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Old Oct 22, 2020 | 08:18 PM
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Are you sure it is a real J56 caliper or somebody machined it?
Did you check the pistons?
If they are standard pistons you can use any kit.
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How would I identify J56 calipers?
Is there’s particular casting number?
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The casting number and the type of pistons
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Looks like I’ve got the late model (‘72-‘82) castings which have been modified.
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