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.

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

I got a Brembo rotor with a 1/16" straight line machined across it new in the box.
If there was a QC person, they were asleep.

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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john

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