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Re: 5KCSTQ Dual piston calipers on '86?
Earlier, Graydon D. Stuckey wrote:
> My other friend that owns an '86 5KCSTQ was over today to switch
> over some wheels. While I had the fronts off, I noticed that he has the
> coveted dual piston calipers. I checked his build date, it's 4/86. Mine
> is 1/86, and I have the single piston jobbies.
>
> Does anyone know the crossover point for single to dual pistons?
> I am wondering if these were stock, or if the previous owner had them
> retrofitted.
Just checked the wrecked 5kCSTQ I bought recently - it's a 3/86 mfg date
and it *does* have the dual piston calipers. My regular driver has
a 10/85 mfg date and has single piston calipers.
Sounds like a swap is in order :-)
- Charlie
Charlie Smith charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org 614-471-1418
Columbus, Ohio USA
4 wheeled fleet: 2 wheeled fleet:
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86 5kCSTQ 92 Ducati 851SP 851cc
69 Porsche 911S 3,200cc 95 BMW R100-RT 1,000cc
81 VW Diesel Pickup 62 BMW R27 250cc