jimmyenglish Posted September 18, 2016 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2016 Hi gang! I put R1/R6 calipers on the front and a front one mounted backwards on the rear of my 86'. The fronts are great but the pads are smaller than the stock venture rear caliper/pads. It works OK but I notice less stopping power in the rear and I burned up a set of pads in less than 7000 kms (mostly 2 up, fully laden w/trailer). I would like to put the original back on the rear and was wondering will a 2nd gen rear caliper fit? They look the same but I haven't read of anyone doing that. It was cheaper to buy the R1/R6 caliper for the rear than replacing my pad channeled up, sticking, 30 year original. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 18, 2016 Share #2 Posted September 18, 2016 Yes, from what I remember the rear caliper on the MK2 is interchangeable with the 2nd Gen caliper. Part of me wants to say they are the same caliper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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