Front disc converstion

[moparfanUSA]

I am taking my 69 B-Body and putting on front disk brakes. The kit says I can mount the Caliber to the front or rear.
Is the front or rear placement better? Or does it not make a difference.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

My "gut" tells me to mount it towards the rear like the factory did, but I have no idea why I say that. In theory, if it's bolted down solid, it shouldn't matter. Maybe there's a wheel clearance issue that makes one better???

 

[barbee6043]

if a sway bar involved it can make a difference on some models?????????? I know it can on A Bodies.

 

[Ron H]

on a related note with conversions, as I encountered having disks installed at a highly reputable shop, on my 63 Plymouth there are adjustments to be made for the brake pedal location, travel, and brake light switch that were not done properly. Especially can be the case if also converting to power brakes as in my case. The pedal was left way too high and a gaping hole left in the firewall that for some reason this shop considered as a job well done. The pedal linkage was terribly installed leaving a lot of slop with the eye-bolt and likelihood of failure after some wear on the aluminum bolt. Fixing this required a few more hours of my time including fabrication of a firewall plate to cover the hole and give the boot a seat thanks to a couple of friends working at machine shops. A new bracket was also made for the light switch. It's a whole lot better; but not perfect as I'm still working on the correct pedal travel. Just an FYI for the finish work on this sort of project I ran into. Ron H.

 

[eric383]

Also make sure the bleeder screw is at the top of the caliper when mounting it.

 

[cr8crshr]

I am taking my 69 B-Body and putting on front disk brakes. The kit says I can mount the Caliber to the front or rear.
Is the front or rear placement better? Or does it not make a difference.

I think you mean, "caliper" do you not? If it is "caliber" then I would go with the .45ACP...............cr8crshr/Tuck

 

[furyus]

Mounting the calipers to the front can cause sway bar interference on some cars. I mounted mine to the rear. As was said before, make sure the bleeder is at the top. Adding an adjustable proportioning valve to the rear brake line is a good idea.

 

[aldal]

Bleeder on top and watch for kinks or stress on fluid lines when you do a full turn. Good luck