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Subject:Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
From:Neil N
Date:Sun, 17 May 2015 17:07:31 -0700

Jon, Dofunk:
thanks.
Right. Wheels. Sheesh.
I'm hoping I find an easily solved fault with the current brakes.
Otherwise I'll g/w newer style knuckles etc.
But then I'd need the newer style lower control arms too...

The money pit deepens....   ;)

Neil.

On 5/17/15, Jon VO <jondvo@gmail.com> wrote:

> Bigger brake kit means at least 15", most likely 16" wheels to clear the
> calipers on any of the high quality kits;

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Neil n

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