Thread: Caliper mounting

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I'm getting ready to narrow a rear and there isn't much space. If i set the caliper so that it is at about 10o'clock in relation to the rotor i'll have clearance for the 4 link bracket and room for the coilover. These calipers are typically set at 12o'clock. I don't see any problem rolling them around as long as the bleeder is at the highest point but i thought i'd ask the question. Thanks, oj

I'd say your good to go

Originally Posted by ojh

I'm getting ready to narrow a rear and there isn't much space. If i set the caliper so that it is at about 10o'clock in relation to the rotor i'll have clearance for the 4 link bracket and room for the coilover. These calipers are typically set at 12o'clock. I don't see any problem rolling them around as long as the bleeder is at the highest point but i thought i'd ask the question. Thanks, oj

Looking at the wheel mine are actually at 4o'clock for the same reasons, 4 link and coilover clearance.

Thanks guys, i'ma cuttin and grindin as we speak likely be tomorrow befor i do any welding so if you have 2nd thoughts plenty of time to speak up.
thanks, oj

Mount them on the rear side and where bleeder screw is easily at top for bleeding

But-----don't they fit inside the wheel backspacing?

Yes the calipers will be partially inside, i tried to get with 4" backset wheel but didn't have the room on the axle tube. I think i'm about 6" now so the caliper will be partially exposed. This is on a floater hub and things take up a lot of room.
I'm going to refigure everything tommorrow, i just finished cutting the stubs off the axle tube and turned them in the lathe. I have only a few inches of axle tube to work with and think it is time to call it a night and come back tomorrow with a fresh, clear head - well. as close to one as i can get anyway.

I moved my Wilwoods from side to side which mounted them opposite of the instruction sheet to allow my e-brake to work the way I had it set up. They work just fine. Disc brakes don't care as long as you have the bleeder up. These originally were on the back side:

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Man-O-Man, what a mess! In case any of you get enthieusastic and messing with a QC don't get over ambitious and try to pull the tubes out. What possessed my to change my mind about how to go about doing this rear and trying to pull the axle tubes, weld the stubs and machine them true and drive them back in is one of the dumbest thing i have done in a while. I usually recognize the symtoms of when i am about to 'pet the dog' and let cooler heads prevail. I sure enough blew it this time. I should have just looked things over last night and at least tack welded it - but no... just gotta get anal and do some perfect work on an axle tube.
We need to start a thread about monumental dumbassed things we have done in the pursuit of perfection. We call it 'pet the dog' sometimes he'll just reach up and bite you.

Originally Posted by ojh

Man-O-Man, what a fuckup! In case any of you get enthieusastic and messing with a QC don't get over ambitious and try to pull the tubes out. What possessed my to change my mind about how to go about doing this rear and trying to pull the axle tubes, weld the stubs and machine them true and drive them back in is one of the dumbest thing i have done in a while. I usually recognize the symtoms of when i am about to 'pet the dog' and let cooler heads prevail. I sure enough blew it this time. I should have just looked things over last night and at least tack welded it - but no... just gotta get anal and do some perfect work on an axle tube.
We need to start a thread about monumental dumbassed things we have done in the pursuit of perfection. We call it 'pet the dog' sometimes he'll just reach up and bite you.

This is a family forum, WATCH the language!

i think we can edit our posts .. iv`e not checked in so long .. " edit " we can

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

This is a family forum, WATCH the language!

SURE THING NTFDAY!

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