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Old Sep 23, 2025 | 04:59 PM
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My brakes wouldn't bleed after a couple years of sitting so I decided to pull them off. I somehow created an extra hole. Oops! That casting must have been really thin.



I guess I'm on the hunt for a caliper. I'm glad it happened here rather than blowing out on the road.

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What year does that go on?
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what year does that go on?
'75
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I have a set of calipers off my 82 if you're looking for used calipers.

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I have a set of calipers off my 82 if you're looking for used calipers.

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Ah, wish I had known sooner. I already replaced it. Thanks for the offer.
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That shouldn't affect any thing, here's my front calipers just this week off my '72.
It's only the bottom of the threaded hole, and the bolt has bottomed out, ie; too long.

top passengers side
top passengers side


bottom passengers side
bottom passengers side


drivers side
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That shouldn't affect any thing, here's my front calipers just this week off my '72.
It's only the bottom of the threaded hole, and the bolt has bottomed out, ie; too long.

top passengers side
Yep, those holes are super-common and don't affect a thing. Just one of those GM quirks.
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Originally Posted by riverracer au
That shouldn't affect any thing, here's my front calipers just this week off my '72.
It's only the bottom of the threaded hole, and the bolt has bottomed out, ie; too long.
Originally Posted by barkingrats
Yep, those holes are super-common and don't affect a thing. Just one of those GM quirks.
Wow, I feel kind of stupid. LOL. But thanks, I cancelled my other calipers. Saved me a lot of money!
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