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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 11:41 AM
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Trouble finding brake calipers

I ordered a pair of front brake calipers for a '72 F250 two months ago from ecklers. Apparently they're way backordered, so I'm wondering if anybody here has a set they would be willing to sell.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 11:54 AM
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Rockauto shows availability -

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...b,caliper,1704
 
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Thanks! Ordered a pair. I had checked months ago and they were out of stock then. A had forgotten about rockauto.
 
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The calipers were delivered yesterday. Thumbs up for RockAuto.

Covid has slowed down production globally, so there's a parts shortage going on. :/
 
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Before you mount them inspect the threads for the brake hoses carefully. I got a set where one side was 5/16 and the other 3/8. I was able to find hoses but also the flat sealing surface for the copper washers was pretty beat up. I was told to apply solder to both sides of the washers to provide a softer surface that would seal better. I think the front calipers used on early 70's F-250's were also used in rear locations in some years. This means that in some cases the labelling of left and right may be backwards. All I can say is inspect before mounting.
 
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Before you mount them inspect the threads for the brake hoses carefully.
Thanks, will do.
 
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