Help: Need hardware for 71 b-body front pin calipers

Posted By: JF_Moparts

Help: Need hardware for 71 b-body front pin calipers - 05/30/08 06:16 AM

Does anyone know where I can get new parts for the 1971 b-body front brake calipers? I managed to find new pins, but I still need the springs and clips that hold everything in place. Does anyone have a source for these parts?

Much appreciated & thank you.

Jim

Posted By: autoxcuda

Re: Help: Need hardware for 71 b-body front pin calipers - 05/30/08 06:25 AM

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Does anyone know where I can get new parts for the 1971 b-body front brake calipers? I managed to find new pins, but I still need the springs and clips that hold everything in place. Does anyone have a source for these parts?

Much appreciated & thank you.

Jim

Which pins did you get? Did you get new rubber bushings. If they are the pins with the 1/2 socket, those don't take retaining clips. And you can leave out the anti rattle spring too.

The OE style 3/8" socket pins and retaining clips are repro'd by Bill Rollik. Maybe other carry them as well. He sells on ebay IIRC. Or google him.

Posted By: JF_Moparts

Re: Help: Need hardware for 71 b-body front pin calipers - 05/30/08 04:02 PM

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Which pins did you get? Did you get new rubber bushings. If they are the pins with the 1/2 socket, those don't take retaining clips. And you can leave out the anti rattle spring too.

The OE style 3/8" socket pins and retaining clips are repro'd by Bill Rollik. Maybe other carry them as well. He sells on ebay IIRC. Or google him.

So far I haven't bought the pins, I just located them on Kragen's auto web site.

I just spoke with Bill and he seemed to have all the original style parts, but they were fairly expensive. I'm sure they're worth it for those wanting a 100% original car.

Is there any difference, functionally, between the 3/8 and the 1/2? I mean, will one fit better or work better than the other? I just care about having my brakes work as opposed to using all original parts.

Thanks.

Jim

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Help: Need hardware for 71 b-body front pin caliper - 05/30/08 06:06 PM

You can get them from Napa or Napa Online . I had to ask in the store to find some for mine. The clips are just anti-rattle clips. There is no harm leaving them off. I left them off. You may be able to get the clips from Kragen or Auto Zone if you go into the store and ask.