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need help again have just bought 1981 brake calipers of ebay have just realised its for an 1981, My t25 is an 85 but what i have been told so far it has a lot of early bits on it and a lot of later stuff on it. The calipers look identical to the ones i have on mine. will the 81s fit on my van? cheers for any help offered

84 was the crossover year.So i would expect yours to have the later calipers.

I thought '86 model year was crossover, Rob, meaning from August '85 onwards?

if they look identical they will fit!

of the early and late there are 2 types(manufacturer) of each .
fit the same make each side.

late and early will not swap as the hubs are different , bolts fit differently

either you will have single(late) or twin piston(early) calipers , the pads are completly different early/late too.

it all confusing me to but parts
as my van has early stuff and late stuff on it

thats cos your in the change over!
doors , suspension , cooling,wiring , brakes plus lots more were upgraded around this time.
85/86 vans can be a nightmare

87 d reg onwards are the better ones

i know my brake pads are square shaped

i meant 85 but typed 84

square pads is early , twin piston calipers

The simple answer is YES....these will fit! make sure you fit both sides and use either the original pads fitted in the same positions or new.

Martin

thanks for all the comment been a great help