3 rear calipers later...

[Ray Morgan]

Just thought I'd share my latest triumphs -- and one small pain in the @ss problem:

1 relay that got rained on and shorted out [there may have also been battery acid issues, too -- long story] -- fixed.
1 brand-new-works-great clutch (thanks PP!) -- fixed.
1 brake master cylinder (again, thanks PP!) -- fixed.
Electrical short that took out the alternator -- and a lot of other wiring -- fixed.

Bled the brake system -- and found out that my year old right rear caliper does not adjust.



This is the third one. Of course, they were not PP calipers. [Hint: Two vowels, both the same....]

3 calipers and they were all defective. Okay, I know, I know. But can I just say that I bought these before I knew of PP??

But, at long last, the Orange Beast is back on the road. And running great!!!! Doesn't really stop too well though....


See you all on the road!

[seventythree]

Just want to point out that either the inner or the outer (don't remember which) adjustment screw turns the opposite direction to adjust.

[Joe Bob]

If you don't mind not having an emergency brake...front one fit on the rear and you can use BMWs on the front....70-72 can use the 320i calipers bolt on....73 and up will need a little maching.

You get a bigger and cheaper caliper made by the same comany (ATE) and you get rid of those POS rear ones....

[hargray2]

stupid ques: If fronts fit on rear and BMW's fit front, why can't you put BMW's on the rear?

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

You can. But that will upset the braking balance of the car, most likely.

--DD

[Joe Bob]

You can but you wil most likely need a adjustable proportioning valve and/or more agressive pads in the front.