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Old 05-16-09, 01:38 PM
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85 front Caliper replacement

man I hate to ask stupid questions but here goes!

I have a 85 rx7 12a front and rear disk

I must replace my front calipers like yesterday but I can not find any local. I am looking at Autozone and Kragens websites and the freaking front calipers for a 86 look the same!!!

Am I loosng it or what??

I am looking at several parts marked 2065

Can anyone please clarify or kick me in my head to get this strait!!

Thanks

John

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Old 05-16-09, 02:30 PM
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Come on ROTO heads any one out there lend a hand B 4 I loos my mind entirely!!!!
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Take them to a brake and steering rebuild shop. Having all 4 calipers rebuilt will cost less than buying brand new ones. Also check www.rockauto.com. Their prices are pretty good, although shipping for them is pretty expensive for some reason.
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2nd gen calipers are not the same. GSLSE are not the same as lesser model FBs. I get rebuilt from rockautoparts.com
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i would reccomend going to the dealer and ordering a rebuild kit for the calipers and rebuilding them yourself. you'll save a lot of money and you'll learn something about the car in the process. if you want the part number for the rebuild kits let me know.
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Thanks everyone I picked up a new set of front calipers. I want to learn how to rebuild them the proper way. Just not on my car. I dont want to be that crash test dummy!

And the e-brake can only slow you down so fast :o) or did I forget to hook that up again??

thanks again ever1!
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