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Old 04-12-2004, 05:00 PM   #1
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brake caliper question

will 72 calipers fit on a 71? everywhere i find says 71 is a different type being 1st year, and the calipers are special order.
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Old 04-12-2004, 07:09 PM   #2
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I am pretty sure they are the same
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Old 04-12-2004, 08:53 PM   #3
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They will fit. They are slightly different where the brake hose connects to the caliper. I don't remember if I had to change the hose as well. I'm sure someone here on the board will know.
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Old 04-13-2004, 09:19 PM   #4
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man, this was on the third page...any other opinions/ideas?
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