rich 40 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 hey all,one of my 280mm lucas calipers (osf)is shot so will a 288mm caliper go straight on with out modification.or has anyone got a 280mm caliper they would sell please..cheers..07976378987 Link to post Share on other sites
Philly-R6 28 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 The 280mm and 288mm calipers are not interchangeable as such - they are very different. You can upgrade to the 288mm caliper, but you require: * the calipers and matching carriers (uses the same mounting bolt holes) * hoses * 288mm disks and pads Beware the banjo bolt connecting the hose to the caliper has a different thread pitch depending on the donor car... Link to post Share on other sites
rich 40 Posted December 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) ok,thanks philly for that,i suspected as much,ive just got grooved discs put on as well so not going the 288 route as its not worth it as there all in good condition really(apart from the piston is seriously corroded on the caliper)just trying to get a caliper or if it comes to it i will get a piston kit...but would prefer a caliper to put straight on.cheers Edited December 3, 2016 by rich Link to post Share on other sites
rich 40 Posted December 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 will the caliper of a gti(256mm)fit?they look the same and are lucas and same type as 280mm calipers,its only the carrier thats smaller to accomadate yes??..and i can use my carrier...can get a caliper but its of gti with 256mm 4 hole discs...any help appreciated Link to post Share on other sites
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