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Turbo brakes on my '82DL. Possible?

posted by  ColinC on  Fri Jan 4 03:13 CST 2002
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My local boneyard has various 240 Turbos and GLT wagons, and I've heard that these had vented front rotors. I've also heard that some nonturbo 240s had vented rotors. My '82 245DL has solid front rotors. Since it's time for rotors and pads anyway, I'm wondering if the Turbo front brake setup will bolt on my 245. Will the calipers bolt on my struts? Will the rotors fit my hubs? And will my master cylinder work OK with the Turbo calipers? Generally, what suspension/brake parts were different on the Turbo. If everything bolts on, maybe I'll just buy all of the wheels, springs, sway bars, brakes, etc. from a Turbo and put them on my car. I'll then have Turbo handling and B21 NA reliability.
TIA
Colin








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Turbo brakes on my '82DL. Possible?

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posted by  Paul S. on  Fri Jan 4 04:20 CST 2002
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Yes easy mod., plug and play...but I still suggest you go for the big IPD sways. Vented rotors are 100% worth it!!

The springs are the same, btw.

Not so sure that NA is much more "reliable" than a turbo...yes a turbo has more moving parts and more maintenance items.....but still is quite reliable...the crap that breaks is common stuff like fuel pump relays, switches, etc....20 year old car stuff!!








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Turbo brakes on my '82DL. Possible? 200 1982

posted by  someone claiming to be Brian G on  Fri Jan 4 03:42 CST 2002 [RELATED]

The swap is quite simple, you will need the calipers as well as the rotors. As far as i know the pads are the same for both.Everything will bolt right up without problems.








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Turbo brakes on my '82DL. Possible?

posted by  Volvo Coupe on  Fri Jan 4 03:42 CST 2002
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Everything can be bolted on your 245DL.







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