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Old 20-02-2023, 12:09 PM   #1
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Default Disc brake calliper identification .

How do I identify what brand of front disc brake callipers my 68 XT Fairmont has ? I cant see any names on them . Any info would be appreciated .
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Old 20-02-2023, 12:19 PM   #2
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Default Re: Disc brake calliper identification .

Looks like an opposed piston Girling type caliper?
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Old 20-02-2023, 12:21 PM   #3
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Default Re: Disc brake calliper identification .

I'm going to guess Girling.....

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Front: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
Note: Power assisted 10.75 inch (273.05mm) Girling disc brakes standard on Fairmont Six, 11.00 inch (279.40mm) standard on Fairmont V8
Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
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Old 20-02-2023, 02:04 PM   #4
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Default Re: Disc brake calliper identification .

Thanks I'll have to do a bit more investigating .
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Old 20-02-2023, 02:35 PM   #5
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Default Re: Disc brake calliper identification .

Does googling the patent numbers get you any further?
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Old 20-02-2023, 04:31 PM   #6
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Default Re: Disc brake calliper identification .

I used the google photo and it comes up with all types of stuff pottery ,BMW E90 diff ,Kenworth W900 diff all different things .I showed my Father in Law the picture he seems to think the same as you guys that it's Girling as well .He said take them of and give them a good clean there should be markings on it somewhere .
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Old 20-02-2023, 04:51 PM   #7
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Default Re: Disc brake calliper identification .

Definitely Girling, compare the patent numbers here:
https://autobrakesolutions.com/colle...furbished-pair
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