[DK914]

I bought a kit from German Parts and Restoration that that came with Girling 320i calipers that had been pre-machined to fit (I think it's the 1973 to 1976 cars that need the machining done--check the PP tech article to be sure; on the earlier cars they bolt right on unmodified)plus the brake pads of your choice, plus the retaining pins and clips. The whole thing was $400, a bit pricey, but the calipers are brand-new and it avoids the hassle of running around to do the machining, etc. I know the article recommends the ATE calipers--any potential problems with the Girlings? I was able, with the help of one of those hand-held tubing benders, to re-bend the stock hard lines to the calipers with great results...maybe with the ATEs the fluid inlet is in a different place and requires all-new lines.

I am keeping the stock rear calipers--I'm lucky 'cause they're not leaking. Over the weekend I spoke with Mike Mulligan about a small Wilwood caliper that works as a parking brake...mounts to a bracket that clamps under that huge bolt that secures the strut to the "dinosaur bone" suspension arm. Mike, if you read this, please supply more info. Thanks!