Glaspac brakes

[stevensonjr]

I need some help to find out what calipers are on the front brakes of my Glaspac Cobra replica. The car was a production model in Brazil in the early eighties. The company history, translated from Portugese mentioned Opal components but is not very clear. Did Opal make a mid-sized car in Europe? I've had the car since 1984 and put only 12,000 miles on it, so I have not needed parts till now. Can any other Glaspac owners help with information on the calipers? Thanks, Bill

[Jusluc1]

Front brakes, I have the same issue, Part number on caliper is ind bras. Let me know if you have any luck. Thanks

[joyridin']

Add some pictures of the parts you need. That might help in matching them up.

[Jusluc1]

Found a pair for my Glaspac

Brand = PBR
Part# D 112 D
Replaces # 734-D45

[DougD]

I'm living in Brazil for the next couple of years, so if there's something on this end I can help with, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

I did not realize that there was a Brazilian Cobra. The search is now on.....

[B-Dragon]

Hello Bill


Yes, the Glaspac models had the entire suspension, steering and brake system from the Brazilian Chevrolet Opala, which had the body looking from the Opel (GM of Europe / Germany) Rekord, but with some of the engine from the NA Impala (the l6 250c.i.). That is the reason for the name Opala (Opel + Impala)!!

The brakes were made by the Brazilian Brake Company Varga, here in Brazil. But on the beginning of the year 2000, this company was purchased by TRW, and now the Varga's parts have TRW part numbers:
- Front Brake Pads: RCPT00251
- Partial Caliper Piston Front, for Repair: RRFD00044
- Partial Caliper Piston Seal Front for Repair: RRFD54020

Unfortunately, I can not find any caliper of the Opala on the TRW Cataloges. It appears that TRW is not seeling these calipers anymore here, since the Opala is out of production since 1992. I would suggest you to try the Piston and Sealing Repair Kit.

Also, the Opala had some Ate (Continental Teves) Braking system on the smaler engine versions (l4 151 c.i.). Check the Calipers for the Varga brand. If it appears, you can go search with the TRW part numbers! If it appears the Ate brand, send me a not here and I will try to find it. If nothing appears, just go for the TRW, as it makes more sense.

I hope it helps!

Best Regards

B-Dragon

[mranderson408]

I live in Az and in order to register my Glaspac Cobra, I need an original brochure or invoice that lists the original selling price. Can ypu help me ??
Mike Anderson