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<blockquote data-quote="Nugsy" data-source="post: 640152" data-attributes="member: 13505"><p>Thanjs Nigel.</p><p></p><p>Re 70-72 and 73on calipers I found this on the samba:</p><p></p><p>The major differences between the two brake systems are highlighted in Bentley, Chapter 8, Page 15. The 73 and later models have a larger brake caliper and 14mm rather than 10mm thick pads. The caliper mounting bolts increased in size from M12 x 1.5 to M14 x 1.5 and the tightening torque increased from 72 ft/lbs to 116 ft/lbs. The brake disc, steering knuckle (spindle) and splash shield also changed.</p><p></p><p>Sorted out my 71 spindles today stripped them down, also stripped the 944 knuckles. Cleaned everything up. The bay spindles are definitely longer than the porsche ones. Will get some measurements/photos as going to offer them up tomorrow so I can visualise the issue. </p><p></p><p>But know the answer is drum spindles or spacers on my 71 disc spindles.</p><p></p><p>As no one other than the ones in the US I mentioned sell dropped ones, thought is if I get some standard ones, one of the companies that have done them in the past may be able to machine them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nugsy, post: 640152, member: 13505"] Thanjs Nigel. Re 70-72 and 73on calipers I found this on the samba: The major differences between the two brake systems are highlighted in Bentley, Chapter 8, Page 15. The 73 and later models have a larger brake caliper and 14mm rather than 10mm thick pads. The caliper mounting bolts increased in size from M12 x 1.5 to M14 x 1.5 and the tightening torque increased from 72 ft/lbs to 116 ft/lbs. The brake disc, steering knuckle (spindle) and splash shield also changed. Sorted out my 71 spindles today stripped them down, also stripped the 944 knuckles. Cleaned everything up. The bay spindles are definitely longer than the porsche ones. Will get some measurements/photos as going to offer them up tomorrow so I can visualise the issue. But know the answer is drum spindles or spacers on my 71 disc spindles. As no one other than the ones in the US I mentioned sell dropped ones, thought is if I get some standard ones, one of the companies that have done them in the past may be able to machine them. [/QUOTE]
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