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Offline boxer1968

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brakes buggered(what cars do i look for)
« on: 22 August 2010, 20:56 »
ok last week i fitted n/s front 256 brakes as an upgrade no problem ,this week i fitted o/s ft brakes but had a seized brake nipple(no jokes please) thought id saved it but alas its shagged(excuse my french)on fitting 22mm master cyclinder ready to bleed it through(ezi bleed kit) found i couldnt get the o/s brake nipple to close so wondering what cars to look for in breakers for the correct caliper only mk2s are scarce now in my breakers so be nice if maybe a seat, skoda might fit if it helps there girling calipers.any advice welcome max

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Re: brakes buggered(what cars do i look for)
« Reply #1 on: 22 August 2010, 20:57 »
Most 90's Seats with 2.0 and 1.9TDi motors.
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Re: brakes buggered(what cars do i look for)
« Reply #2 on: 22 August 2010, 20:59 »
thanks mate il start there my breakers should have some of them

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Re: brakes buggered(what cars do i look for)
« Reply #3 on: 23 August 2010, 21:47 »
trip to the breakers today 1 seat ibiza on a p plate only has my calipers on it ,striped off and payed £30, happy days.Diamond Hell your a star thanks for pointing me in the right direction