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Re: changing calipers from girling to post 89 type??
Posted by Hans (more from Hans) on Tue, 6 Jun 2006 22:30:08
In Reply to: changing calipers from girling to post 89 type??, Wade Taylor, Tue, 6 Jun 2006 19:06:52
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No, the spindles are different. You'd need a newer rear axle, too (but not too new: 88 or 89 -- or 91-93 will work, but you'll need to get 88-89 brake hard lines.
As you may know, you'll need new flexible brake lines, lower rear control arms (or drill holes for the e-brake in your existing ones), and you'll need to install the e-brake. You'll need 88+ bushings for the upper links, but only on the axle end, not the car body end.
I have done this swap and, in my opinion, it is not an "upgrade." I have also put 9000 calipers on; again, not an "upgrade."
Also in my opinion, the swap is a pain in the butt. If I ever end up with another pre-88 car, I will leave the brakes as-is (my 86's worked just find before I swapped).
The only benefit I enjoy from the swap is being able to have a bunch of 4 on 108 rims between three cars.
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