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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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4th gen rear caliper question

will a 4th gen lt1 rear caliper fit on a third gen rear?
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Re: 4th gen rear caliper question

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will a 4th gen lt1 rear caliper fit on a third gen rear?
Yes, 89-92 and 93-97 are nearly identical. If the rear is 82-88, then it's not a direct bolt-on (if that's what you're asking).

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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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Re: 4th gen rear caliper question

k cuz the little armt hat holds the e brake cable in my rear caliper broke off and the 4th gen calipers are cheaper than the 3rds. they bolt up same?
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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Re: 4th gen rear caliper question

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k cuz the little armt hat holds the e brake cable in my rear caliper broke off and the 4th gen calipers are cheaper than the 3rds. they bolt up same?
http://www.flynbye.com/catalog/i233.html

FYI: They do bolt up in the same manner.

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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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Re: 4th gen rear caliper question

so i can jus swap this new hardware onto the same caliper? rather than having to buy new calipers?
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 06:29 AM
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Re: 4th gen rear caliper question

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so i can jus swap this new hardware onto the same caliper? rather than having to buy new calipers?
Yes.

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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Re: 4th gen rear caliper question

ok cool thanks alot
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