Late 72 Fastback calipers.
Late 72 Fastback calipers.
I came across a post on a VW forum that says the calipers from a 1978-83 BMW 320 I will fit a late 72-73 Fastback.
Can anyone confirm or deny this, thanks.
kaddy
Can anyone confirm or deny this, thanks.
kaddy
Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
I have seen same said post. But have no evidence to be helpful.
The sultan of swing
Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
I must dig a bit deeper . I looked at brakesint.co.uk who sell calipers to fit, but at the moment they are out of stock.
I am currently running in my engine after its rebuild, and its driving well. But I notice on braking that its pulling slightly to the right.
Its not excessive , but noticeable enough to upset the nice driving experience. Its all new lines, and rebuilt calipers and new shoes and pads.
So I suspect some variance in the wear on the calipers, enough to make a difference.
So its probably a new set, or a new beemer set if they fit. Or send my own away for a pro rebuild.
But damn it man, I want to drive this baby
I am currently running in my engine after its rebuild, and its driving well. But I notice on braking that its pulling slightly to the right.
Its not excessive , but noticeable enough to upset the nice driving experience. Its all new lines, and rebuilt calipers and new shoes and pads.
So I suspect some variance in the wear on the calipers, enough to make a difference.
So its probably a new set, or a new beemer set if they fit. Or send my own away for a pro rebuild.
But damn it man, I want to drive this baby
Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
You can get yours overhauled. Someone like bcs will do it.
The sultan of swing
Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
I know that, but its gonn be off the road for weeks then, and I have waited long enough to drive it.
I might re bleed the front right again and see will that balance it out a bit better.. I presume the bc's are based in UK
I might re bleed the front right again and see will that balance it out a bit better.. I presume the bc's are based in UK
Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
Yeah, they are nottingham. https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/
Will you not be laying it up over winter once the salt is on the roads?
Will you not be laying it up over winter once the salt is on the roads?
The sultan of swing
Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
Hopefully not if the weather permits, but who knows.
Just got word back from brakesint.co.uk. None available, and not expected in either.
Back to the drawing board, after I bleed the poor caliper to see if it ups its game.
Just got word back from brakesint.co.uk. None available, and not expected in either.
Back to the drawing board, after I bleed the poor caliper to see if it ups its game.
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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
Is the steering properly centred?
Wheels properly balanced?
How old are your front flexy hoses?
Caliper rebuild kits are £7.50 each https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263458197251 ... SwBRFdWpU-
Wheels properly balanced?
How old are your front flexy hoses?
Caliper rebuild kits are £7.50 each https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263458197251 ... SwBRFdWpU-
Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
Steering is all new, with a rebuilt steering box,
All the wheels and tyres new and balanced and proper pressure
All brake items new.
Checked out the steering box, and it needed adjustment to take up minor play. Seems to be good now, but I have not taken it for a test drive, but will tomorrow.
Meant to say too, I bled the right hand caliper, and it improved it a bit for sure.
I was on my own so bleeding was a bit awkward. I think a 2 man bleed on that caliper might do the job.
All the wheels and tyres new and balanced and proper pressure
All brake items new.
Checked out the steering box, and it needed adjustment to take up minor play. Seems to be good now, but I have not taken it for a test drive, but will tomorrow.
Meant to say too, I bled the right hand caliper, and it improved it a bit for sure.
I was on my own so bleeding was a bit awkward. I think a 2 man bleed on that caliper might do the job.
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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
Everyone has trouble bleeding type 3's! We've all been there!
Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
I must check with my neighbour who is a Beemer fanatic about the E21 calipers that are supposed to fit a type 3. MIght be an option
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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
Thought VeeWee did some that could be fitted but only as a Pair but they only list the early, up to 1971 now.
Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.
Recently had my 411 callipers refurbed at Big Red a bit pricey but working very well
Type 411 Le four door auto .