with the above post. changing the hoses is not a bad idea, but they do last a very long time. i usually dont change them unless they start seeping. changing the pads is dead simple.

if you have excess energy and want to do something that will make a noticable difference, find a set of calipers from the later 123 and bolt them on. you will have a lot more braking power and great pedal feel too. change the hoses at the same time if you do this. the slightly different position that they bolt onto the calipers will cause them to leak in a month or two. i did this on my 74 and was very happy with the results. i think i had a sticky caliper on the 74 and had extra 123 calipers on hand though so it was pretty cheap to do.

tom w

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