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Big brakes!!!!!!! (1/5)
5/5/19 8:05am

Macsvette
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THETFORD CENTER, VT - USA

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1968 427 4 speed

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Differences between standard and big brake option in 68. Visually recognizable or not????

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Re: Big brakes!!!!!!! (2/5)
5/5/19 10:49am

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Heavy duty brakes were only available on the L88 optioned cars in '68, afaik. One visual clue for them is the dual pin pads, instead of the single pin pads of the normal brakes.

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Re: Big brakes!!!!!!! (3/5)
5/5/19 1:28pm

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THETFORD CENTER, VT - USA

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1968 427 4 speed

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Good info,thanks

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Re: Big brakes!!!!!!! (4/5)
5/5/19 2:16pm

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The J56 brakes were available on 67-9 L88 and 70-2 ZR1/2

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Re: Big brakes!!!!!!! (5/5)
5/5/19 7:03pm

Macsvette
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THETFORD CENTER, VT - USA

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1968 427 4 speed

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Single pin,small brake on this 68,thanks for sharing u guys!

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