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Nov 19, 2007 | 04:20 PM

MassaRusty

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Caliper question

I have a question about the rear calipers on my 71. My wife went to the parts store with the passenger rear caliper in her hand to buy a new one. When she compared it with a new one, it matched the drivers side one. Is is possible that they were installed on the wrong sides? Does anyone know the part number stamped on them so I can tell them apart?

Another quick question. Am I supposed to put some sort of lubricant on the pin that holds the brake pads?

Thanks.

Nov 19, 2007 | 05:17 PM

...Roger...

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All 4 calipers are different. It might be possible in the rear to swap the outer halves but not the inners.

Nov 19, 2007 | 08:08 PM

firefighter

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Yeah wouldn't the bleeder screws be in different spots? Never worked on C3 brakes though. Hell I'm still looking to buy one, just waiting on the right deal.

Nov 19, 2007 | 10:25 PM

Artsvette73

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They are diffrent all four

Nov 19, 2007 | 11:35 PM

wombvette

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Originally Posted by Artsvette73

They are diffrent all four

They are different all four, but it is possible to put them on the wrong side. The bleeder holes will be down instead of up. I have seen them done several ways including two bleeders.