Late 72 Fastback calipers.

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Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by kaddy » 16th September 2021 - 5:52pm

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.
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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by broady_6 » 16th September 2021 - 9:04pm

I have seen same said post. But have no evidence to be helpful.
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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by kaddy » 16th September 2021 - 10:14pm

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 :D

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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by broady_6 » 16th September 2021 - 10:24pm

You can get yours overhauled. Someone like bcs will do it.
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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by kaddy » 16th September 2021 - 10:44pm

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

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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by broady_6 » 17th September 2021 - 7:50am

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?
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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by kaddy » 17th September 2021 - 12:30pm

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.

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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by purplepeter » 17th September 2021 - 5:24pm

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-

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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by kaddy » 17th September 2021 - 7:26pm

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. :)

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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by purplepeter » 17th September 2021 - 9:52pm

Everyone has trouble bleeding type 3's! We've all been there!

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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by kaddy » 17th September 2021 - 10:20pm

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.

Post by s.unsworth » 22nd September 2021 - 12:19pm

Thought VeeWee did some that could be fitted but only as a Pair but they only list the early, up to 1971 now.

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Re: Late 72 Fastback calipers.

Post by Rob 400e » 23rd September 2021 - 8:18pm

Recently had my 411 callipers refurbed at Big Red a bit pricey but working very well
Type 411 Le four door auto .

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