<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px"><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431454839912_5736">To save time and so I don't miss deadline for state inspection, I got two new brake calipers from a place recommended by a VW mechanic in the next state.</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431454839912_5836"><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431454839912_5791">Slight problem, the holes for the mounting bolts are too small for the bolts. Apparently, I forgot to mention that my axle beam is a '73, though the car's a '71. Who knew there'd be a difference?</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431454839912_5877">So, if the holes line up with the thread holes in the axle assembly, could those caliper holes simply be drilled out wider to accommodate the bolts?</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431454839912_5898"><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431454839912_5938">Then...before I make the calipers un-returnable, are there any other surprise differences? <br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431454839912_5939">Only difference I spot is that the two pins that hold in the pads are a different design.<br></div></div></body></html>