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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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What is this part on my PBR calipers?

What does this part do on the rear brakes? Do I need to reinstall it after I have my brakes powder coated?


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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Re: What is this part on my PBR calipers?

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Re: What is this part on my PBR calipers?

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What does this part do on the rear brakes? Do I need to reinstall it after I have my brakes powder coated?
Vibration dampener. No.

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Re: What is this part on my PBR calipers?

Thanks. Have you ever disassembled the ebrake bracket and spring? I need to strip these calipers down for a rebuild and paint.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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Re: What is this part on my PBR calipers?

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Thanks. Have you ever disassembled the ebrake bracket and spring? I need to strip these calipers down for a rebuild and paint.
The following should be of usefulness:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brak...-did-yall.html

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Re: What is this part on my PBR calipers?

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The following should be of usefulness:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brak...-did-yall.html

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James, you are better then the sites search function. You always seem to come through with links to help us out. Thanks
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