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: Rear caliper question?


Dave
Apr 22nd, 07, 9:47 PM
I got one question for all of you. I'm doing Derek's cheap rear disc swap, and I just got it all temped into place. I've found that there are two ways to mount the calipers.

1) with the hose on the top, which is tight to the axle housing, also this puts the bleeder facing down.

2) With the hose on the bottom, which seems to cause more interference the the other way, but the bleeder will be on top.

Now, my real issue is, wouldn't it be best to have the bleeder facing up? The caliper's actully fit the best with the hose up, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to bleed them as effectively, with the bleeder facing down.

I don't know, the calipers didn't come with any kind of instructions, and I can't seem to find any pic's. So I'm looking for idea's.

Jeff74
Apr 22nd, 07, 10:05 PM
bleeders must face up or you will have air traped in them

Dave
Apr 22nd, 07, 10:19 PM
That's what I'm thinking, I'm going have to go out and check out the hose routing options.

Dave
Apr 23rd, 07, 12:39 AM
OK, got it. By cutting off the bolt that was too long, the hose runs right under the housing and up around in front. Bent the tubre forward and down, and it's all hooked up.:yes:

I guess I need to open my mind to all the possibilities a little more often.:D