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Identifying brake calipers 700 1991

posted by  PA on  Mon Jan 26 13:24 CST 2004
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Hi,

I have a 745 turbo 1991 and I have to change my brake disks. We are supposed to be able to identify the calipers with a number (1st digit of 4th row) of a tag placed on a member supporting the radiator. Problem is, the 4th row begin with a dash; here are the 6 rows:

7458722
22139-2
A43GC-5
-9 5912
214 -21
3

The identification number is:

YVIFX8758M3320929

Everything else fits correctle the description of my car. Is there any other way to identify.

Also, I have seen some Brembo rotors on the net; I know them from the motorcycle world but anybody had experience with them on their car?

Thanks a zillion.








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    Identifying brake calipers 700 1991

    posted by  spasske on  Tue Jan 27 03:04 CST 2004
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    There is a tag on the drivers side rear door jamb that has the code as described in the FAQ under caliper identification. Mine had a 3 for the code which means bendix on the front. After I got the wheels off to replace my bendix brakes/rotors I discovered I had girlings on the front and had to exchange them. SO, the only way to be certain is to take the wheel off and look.
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    Paul NW Indiana '89 740 Turbo 108,000








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    Identifying brake calipers 700 1991

    uid 55's pic
    posted by  john sargent on  Mon Jan 26 14:48 CST 2004
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    The rotors on your car are probably the 11 inch diameter "Jumbo" rotors, as described in the 700/900 FAQ. The rotors have the 11.25" "Big" rotor, but they are probably the Jumnbos. I have only seen Girling calipers on the 1991 cars, but check before ordering parts.
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    Identifying brake calipers 700 1991

    posted by  someone claiming to be Steve on  Mon Jan 26 14:13 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    See the FAQ:
    http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/Brakes.htm#BrakeCaliperIdentification







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