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lotustonybassplayer wrote:... have a completely different sliding pin system that actually glides. .
Brit-Car-Nut wrote:I think that although not listed as a close out, they are at their "end of life". Most parts from that era are now showing up as low stock or close out and at reduced prices to clear. RA used to send me notices of "vehicle parts" closeouts, but I don't get them any more, I just find the parts have very low prices compared to others.
The listings on RA are not consistent and each manufacturer is prone to use a generic picture.
Some of the Buick listings just say rear caliper while others say with 4 wheel disc brakes. I doubt Buick used drum brakes on the front and disc on the rears...
Ironically, some show the same calipers for the 2.8L and the 3.1L while other rebuilders don't.
The ones Tony ordered were already sold out, so I ordered a set of the cheap ones even though the picture has different sliders. There were a few of those available and they also included the brake stop in the description.
Actually, the 141.62529 shows 1 available. I believe on the US cars they were all "rear mounted" calipers so their left is our right, so when ordering one caliper, make sure you are ordering the one you want.
I will let everyone know if the calipers I ordered will work.
Brit-Car-Nut wrote:Are you talking about a caliper or the slider kit?
Brit-Car-Nut wrote:I got the equivalent of the 14162527/14162529 type calipers and they look(ed) to be a good solution. They are currently taking space on my spare parts shelves.
14162527/14162529 are the only ones with the "emergency brake stop" still available and they are marked as LEFT SIDE and RIGHT SIDE. I am fairly certain that the '89 Buick Regal had the calipers mounted at the REAR (trailing side) of the brake disc. The M100 has them mounted on the FRONT (leading side) so the ones marked LEFT would be the M100's RIGHT and vice/versa.
Buying them in pairs, this doesn't create a problem, you just install them correctly but if you are looking to buy just one side, then look carefully to make sure you are getting the M100 side vs the Buick side. (I hope this makes sense)
The 14162529/14162529 calipers use a 35mm piston which is 1 3/8inches
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