Hi Richard,
I'm confused by your response. I understand the pistons are different. The
question is are the
calipers different between 16P and 16BP with respect to where the spring clip
holds the dust boot to
the caliper?
This is what Nelson says...
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The type number on the casting was changed from TYPE 16P to TYPE 16BP when the
piston style was
changed. There was no change to the caliper castings at this time other than
the number.
Either piston type will fit in all TR250 & TR6 caliper castings.
I plan to use only the later style pistons whenever I have to replace the
pistons because I think
the later style boot is a more effective shield.
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Are you saying you have both 16P and 16BP calipers and you are sure they are
different with respect
to where the spring clip holds the dust boot to the caliper? Nelson says they
are not different.
Still confused I guess.
Don Malling
Richard Seaton wrote:
> Don the spring clip attaches to the caliper part not the piston. I
> really don't think there is enough meat on the 16P caliper to put a
> spring. The 16P has a narrow grove where the boot is surrounded by the
> caliper body. The piston from the 16PB has a wider lip (not a grove) in
> it for the boot to slide onto, and the spring holds it in place.
> The pistons are different!
> The 16PB is from an early 73, the 16P's I have are from a 250.
>
> Richard Seaton
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