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Front and rear calipers the same on an 86?

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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Front and rear calipers the same on an 86?

Just wondering.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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Front calipers don't have the parking brake mechanism.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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But if I unbolted them I could use the rears on the front otherwise?
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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OK...I'll ask... Why are you wanting to do this? Try it and let us know.

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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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I've 2 brand new rear calipers (off of the car) and 2 brand new rear calipers (on the car). I was hoping since the left and right ones are the same maybe GM was really cheap and used the same casting for the front as well.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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There are more important differences than the casting.
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