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Right rear Caliper leaking what the *&^$@

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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Right rear Caliper leaking what the *&^$@

HELP!!!!

I have asked everybody I can think of in the NW.
I have an 88 rx-7 and the right rear caliper is leaking. I need to replace right. YA right... I cant find the replacement one. I have looked and looked. I need a claiper that has a2 inch spane between the ears where the brake pads sit. all the one I ahve looked at ar 1 1/2 inch wide. WHY IS THIS? do I have hard suspention?
It is a 5 bolt and all the calipers I have seen are off 5 bolt cars I do not have a duel piston caliper either.
can anyone tell me what the prob is here. I knwo I am prob just real stupid.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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The wider rear calipers were used on the vented rear rotors.

Vented rear rotors are normally only found on car that have the 4 piston front brakes and would be considered the heavy duty set up.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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Dang, its that easy huh?

So I have 2 piston front breaks...?? THis is a good thign right?
which means I need a rear caliper for a hard suspention rx-7, right?
Everytime i call a parts house and tell them I have a 88 they said there is no hard suspention.
so I guess I got to tell them I have a 87?
Got any suggestions on where I can get the caliper for a good price>??
Thanks all.. I really appreciate this help!
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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4 piston front brakes, single piston rear brakes.

Tell them you have a turbo... it uses the same brakes
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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Thanks!!!!!
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YOUR A LIFE SAVER!!!!
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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Are you calling all of the autoparts places like NAPA, Car Quest, Crappy Tire? Surely someone can get one for you. You might have to wait a day or so.
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