Disk brake conversion on my 78' Bronc
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You may want to consider moving the brackets backwards to make bleeding the brakes easier, you're about level now, so you're going to have to jack the front of the truck up for it to bleed right.. I think..
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I'm not sure, but I think something goes wrong when they're turned upside down, ie going down a steep hill would put the caliper almost upside down.. I can't remember exactly what, but I think I remember reading something on pirate about it... either way, even if it doesn't affect how it works, it's going to be a PITA to bleed, so I'd def move them back some.
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The bleeder is pretty much as high up right now as it can get, i don't think turning it any will raise it up more. Having it at the highest point allows the air bubbles to ride up and out the line, making it easier to bleed. I should be ok where its at, have to double check though.
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Measured, marked, and cut brackets so they would sit 1/2" lower.
Much better:
Was able to turn the bracket slightly to allow the bleeder screw to be at its highest point. Its final resting place.
Much better:
Was able to turn the bracket slightly to allow the bleeder screw to be at its highest point. Its final resting place.
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From: utica il
not to hijack, and semi related: paul what was the total on parts for your dads sterling disk swap, and for your post, how did they reccomend mounting the calipers?
i do remember reading something at some point that said they are supposed to be mounted at an angle or straight like you said, but don't recall the specifics. idk if it was something with gas disappation or heat or what, but i do remember something......
i do remember reading something at some point that said they are supposed to be mounted at an angle or straight like you said, but don't recall the specifics. idk if it was something with gas disappation or heat or what, but i do remember something......
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Race car drivers mount them as low as possible. So I don't see what it matters much as long as you can bleed the system. Some two wheel drive Fords back in the 70s had them mounted in front of the axle. So......