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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 1973-Only Rear Brake Pads?

Posted by: Midtowner Oct 19 2005, 05:21 PM

Is there such thing as 1973-only rear brake pads? I'm referring to OEM-style pads, not pads for a modified aftermarket brake system.

Posted by: type47 Oct 19 2005, 05:29 PM

i don't think so. rear calipers are 72-76 (73-76?) check any vendor for rear pads and see what years the rear pads fit.

Posted by: davep Oct 19 2005, 06:24 PM

All 914/4 rear pads are the same, 1970 through 1976. Where does it say otherwise?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Oct 19 2005, 09:04 PM

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Is there such thing as 1973-only rear brake pads?

No.

Posted by: Midtowner Oct 19 2005, 10:13 PM

Uh, a well-respected Porsche shop said so on the phone today. It didn't make sense to me either.

Posted by: davep Oct 20 2005, 10:16 AM

Probably a newbie sales droid. I cannot imagine where their info came from though. I cannot think of a 1973 specific brake pad for any Porsche model.

Cannot get quality help anywhere these days unless you are willing to pay the price and do your homework.

Posted by: Midtowner Oct 20 2005, 10:39 AM

I wish I could say it was a newbie but nope. The quote came directly from someone who has been in the business for a long time. Pelican, GPR and AA show rear pad sets for 1972-1976. No mention of 1973-only pads. Perhaps I heard wrong but not likely.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Oct 20 2005, 12:01 PM

QUOTE (Midtowner @ Oct 20 2005, 08:39 AM)
I wish I could say it was a newbie but nope. The quote came directly from someone who has been in the business for a long time. Pelican, GPR and AA show rear pad sets for 1972-1976. No mention of 1973-only pads. Perhaps I heard wrong but not likely.

Heard wrong, or told wrong, it's still wrong. Same pads, 1970 through 1976. The Cap'n

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