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Old 07-06-2014, 08:45 AM
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Rear disc capiler brackets

Does any one have a set of caliper bracelets for the rear of a third gen or even a pattern I could follow?
Old 07-09-2014, 11:59 AM
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Re: Rear disc capiler brackets

Are you looking for backing plates that the calipers bolt to?
Old 07-09-2014, 12:42 PM
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Re: Rear disc capiler brackets

Yes that's what I am looking for
Old 07-10-2014, 04:54 PM
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Re: Rear disc capiler brackets

Are you going to be using the aluminum Pbr callipers? If so I'm in the same boat as you I need some used ones or a pattern to make my own!
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Re: Rear disc capiler brackets

Not having any luck either,I see you are in Ontario I live in Newfoundland, big problem when you live in Canada and you are looking for parts If income up with anything I"ll let you know and if you have any success let me know
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Re: Rear disc capiler brackets

This depends on what rear end you are running. There are a few different options used on the thirdgen cars, however, the only stock rear calipers I would even consider using are the PBR/aluminum ones that came out in 1989. I am fairly certain the bracket to install this caliper on a 9 bolt is unique to that application, BUT, I have seen a few 10 bolts with that caliper and 4th gens also had 10 bolts and also ran the same PBR caliper, so a set of brakes off a pre-98 4th gen should be bolt-on for a stock 10 bolt.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brak...rake-swap.html

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Re: Rear disc capiler brackets

Hey guys if anyone is looking I have some extra springs to upgrade your proportioning valve. Good for drum disc swaps or just upgrading your existing stock disc brakes Of you Pm if interested. And head over to the brake forum I you want more info on these springs
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Re: Rear disc capiler brackets

Originally Posted by 84 zee
Does any one have a set of caliper bracelets for the rear of a third gen or even a pattern I could follow?
what if I said I have both flavors pick what you want ..
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Re: Rear disc capiler brackets

Me too but I need the 10 bolt ones.
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