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Gabbo's Run · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject: Brake caliper to suit 1974 bay

Hi guys,I am after a right hand brake caliper if some one has a spare one that is not seized as mine is. Or if you can tell me where i can get one. i went to get brakes fixed today and the left one was fixed but couldnt do the right one.

thanks in advance

i dont expect it for nothing. Laughing

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Gabbo's Run · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:59 pm Post subject:

I just spoke to the guy who rodamo got his bus from, he had heaps but has chucked them all out. i then rang his dad who used to be a kombi agent, now retired. he said he might have one on one of the buses he has on his property. he said if they have been out for 6 months, they are then no good. if still in bus, then depends on fluid etc still in there. fingers crossed Laughing

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brian and cathy

1990 T3 Goldie
Once A king always a king, once a nights enough.

Brookie · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject:

They usually seize from rust and sometimes can be fixed.
You will have to replace seals after removing pistons and cleaning.
This is usually done by clamping with a G clamp on one piston and using compressed air to force seized piston out.
Unless brake caliper has been protected by WD40 or similar if it is off car they usually rust after a few months.

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Gabbo's Run · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:56 pm Post subject:

ta warren,

have sent lotsa emails tonite, checking for a new one etc. Laughing

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brian and cathy

1990 T3 Goldie
Once A king always a king, once a nights enough.

Gabbo's Run · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:19 am Post subject:

I found one, sent heaps of emails last night and got answers back every where. I manage to find one only a 5 miute drive away. now have to organise when can get fitted. Very Happy

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brian and cathy

1990 T3 Goldie
Once A king always a king, once a nights enough.

Gabbo's Run · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:36 pm Post subject:

Bessie has new brakes again, have driven her 3 days in a row now, thats better than 3 times in 4 weeks. Laughing

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brian and cathy

1990 T3 Goldie
Once A king always a king, once a nights enough.