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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 03:28 AM
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brake caliper questions

i went to the junk yard and i got a right front brake caliper from a gsl-se but i dont knoe what year

but i have a 81 will that caliper work on the my 81 ??
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 03:37 AM
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Do these steps

1. Go back to junkyard
2. Buy complete front axles AND the rear end from the SE
3. Install
4. Enjoy the larger/better axles, the larger/more popular bolt pattern, and the lsd form a gsl-se

Have a nice day
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 04:06 AM
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GSL-SE is 84 or 85. Don't know if it'll work or not, I've never been any closer than a foot to a -SE, but my WAG would be maybe.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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I am not 100% sure, but I don't believe it will. The GSL SE uses different calipers, rotors, and pads than your 81. It may "fit" but it probbably won't work properly.

I am sure there are folks on this board that an 81 right side caliper for you.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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It will not work, first off the GSL-SE uses bigger calipers and rotors than the lower models - and not to mention that the spindles are different as well. Save yourself the headache and go back to the junkyard and get the correct caliper for your car.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:25 AM
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kool thanks i just got one from a 81 anyways so yeah word
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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I may have some but they are from a 84-85. if it doesnt matter, pm me.
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