Caliper placement on disc conversion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oneperfectrun · 09-10-2011, 07:03 PM

Hi guys. New member here from north Ms. I didn't see a thread to introduce myself so I'm doing it here. Great forum by the way!

I did most of the disc conversion on my '70 chevy c10 today. New spindles and have the disc mounted. Ran out of time this afternoon when I was putting calipers in place. Are they marked as to which side they go on? I just assumed the bleeder valves would go to the top and stuck them on that way but not sure the brake lines a gonna be right in that position. Any ideas? Like I said I ran out of time and didn't get to look at them very close to see if they were marked.

Thanks,
Jeff
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Andy4639 · 09-10-2011, 07:53 PM

Welcome,

Bleeders have to be on top to get air out when you fill them with fluid no matter what the lines are doing. You may need longer lines also. The factory drums may not work.

72BlckButy · 09-10-2011, 08:26 PM

oneperfectrun... welcome to the board.

Check out my build thread which covers the complete install of a disc brake upgrade on my '69. Click on Blank Slate.

oneperfectrun · 09-10-2011, 09:10 PM

Thanks guys. I was thinkin the bleeders needed to be at the top just for that reason. The kit I bought came with the lines and they are long enough. Just seemed like they weren't placed right. I will work with em more tomorrow atternoon. Will be sure and check out that thread 72.
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Andy4639 · 09-10-2011, 10:20 PM

Yea when we buy kits for these things and they say bolt in, that doesn't mean in the exact same place as factory! It just means it has a bolt to use, well maybe it does!

**70cst** · 09-10-2011, 10:53 PM

Hay oneperfectrun ....

Just want to say

and

from Ohio.

oneperfectrun · 09-12-2011, 09:35 AM

Got it all finished up late yesterday evening. The lines worked fine. Just need a good alignment now and a few miles to get the pads bedded in! Thanks guys!
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09-10-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
oneperfectrun Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fulton, MS Posts: 87	Caliper placement on disc conversion? Hi guys. New member here from north Ms. I didn't see a thread to introduce myself so I'm doing it here. Great forum by the way! I did most of the disc conversion on my '70 chevy c10 today. New spindles and have the disc mounted. Ran out of time this afternoon when I was putting calipers in place. Are they marked as to which side they go on? I just assumed the bleeder valves would go to the top and stuck them on that way but not sure the brake lines a gonna be right in that position. Any ideas? Like I said I ran out of time and didn't get to look at them very close to see if they were marked. Thanks, Jeff Posted via Mobile Device

09-10-2011, 07:53 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Caliper placement on disc conversion? Welcome, Bleeders have to be on top to get air out when you fill them with fluid no matter what the lines are doing. You may need longer lines also. The factory drums may not work. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-10-2011, 08:26 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Caliper placement on disc conversion? oneperfectrun... welcome to the board. Check out my build thread which covers the complete install of a disc brake upgrade on my '69. Click on Blank Slate. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-10-2011, 09:10 PM	#4
oneperfectrun Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fulton, MS Posts: 87	Re: Caliper placement on disc conversion? Thanks guys. I was thinkin the bleeders needed to be at the top just for that reason. The kit I bought came with the lines and they are long enough. Just seemed like they weren't placed right. I will work with em more tomorrow atternoon. Will be sure and check out that thread 72. Posted via Mobile Device

09-10-2011, 10:20 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Caliper placement on disc conversion? Yea when we buy kits for these things and they say bolt in, that doesn't mean in the exact same place as factory! It just means it has a bolt to use, well maybe it does! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-10-2011, 10:53 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Caliper placement on disc conversion? Hay oneperfectrun .... Just want to say and from Ohio. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-12-2011, 09:35 AM	#7
oneperfectrun Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fulton, MS Posts: 87	Re: Caliper placement on disc conversion? Got it all finished up late yesterday evening. The lines worked fine. Just need a good alignment now and a few miles to get the pads bedded in! Thanks guys! Posted via Mobile Device

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