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Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Black-Back on May 13, 2004, 10:41:43 PM

Hey just wondering if anybody might know where I can find a set of late model type three front brake calipers, they only reproduce the early ones, and I'm having trouble finding a used set. I believe that Porche 914 fronts are the same, if that helps.

If anyone has any ideas I'm all ears!

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Matt on May 14, 2004, 07:07:42 AM

I probably have a set but they have been sitting in a bin for ages. will need a rebuild if a rebiuld kit is available?? How should I tell the difference between early and late calipers?

Matt

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Black-Back on May 14, 2004, 01:30:53 PM

hey thanks Matt, early calipers are a little smaller and the spacing between
the bolt holes is wider on the late ones
 

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Tom H. on May 15, 2004, 06:47:32 PM

I have a pair that need rebuilding.

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Black-Back on May 16, 2004, 03:06:51 PM

What are you asking for them?
 

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Matt on May 16, 2004, 05:55:57 PM

Mike,
went out and dug them out today, I have two of the early ones and a three of the late. but you'll have to drive half way to Calgary to get em! let me know.

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Tom H. on May 16, 2004, 06:32:20 PM

There is a brake rebuilder that is really good just down the hill from me, want a price from him ready to go?

I have the rotors, too. Want it all?

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Black-Back on May 21, 2004, 12:10:24 PM

Matt, I'm sure I'll enjoy the drive! when can I get em'? What time are you home in the evenings?? and how many beads do you want for them?? hehe

Thanks anyway Tom, I appreaciate it. :)  

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Bruce on May 21, 2004, 12:13:23 PM

There's a VW 412 at the Ralphs on Mitchell Island, will its calipers be the same?

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Hansk on May 21, 2004, 12:52:41 PM

I beleive so.

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Matt on May 21, 2004, 01:16:54 PM

Come and get them Mike,  they are yours free, I'm sure I'll need something from you eventually. I'm usually home from work around 6:00, and I have Sundays, Mondays off. you chose.

Matt

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Black-Back on May 21, 2004, 04:53:59 PM

Right on! I'll let you know when I can make it out, maybe in the next day or so. I'll call you for directions. :rockon:  :rockon:  

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Black-Back on May 21, 2004, 04:55:23 PM

Hey, thanks for the help everyone, much appreciated!
 :D  

Title: T-3 Front Calipers
Post by: Matt on May 21, 2004, 09:20:28 PM

Sounds good to me...