7 72DartSwingerV8 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 10, 2010 Messages 227 Reaction score 2 Location San Diego Apr 27, 2011 #1 Are they supposed to mount up front or back? I think that back looks better but looks don't matter if you can't bleed them. Any help?
Are they supposed to mount up front or back? I think that back looks better but looks don't matter if you can't bleed them. Any help?
O omahamoparguy Well-Known Member Joined Feb 19, 2010 Messages 756 Reaction score 32 Apr 27, 2011 #2 i believe they mount to the back but, its the hose routing that will trip you up. IIRC.
S swing69 fightin' socialism Joined Jul 28, 2008 Messages 3,930 Reaction score 1,842 Location Central Socialist NJ Apr 27, 2011 #3 The FJM calipers are a slightly larger bore than the A body calipers. You will get more braking force (good thing). The calipers can mount front or back. Just switch them to the other side of the car to keep the bleeder screws at the highest point.
The FJM calipers are a slightly larger bore than the A body calipers. You will get more braking force (good thing). The calipers can mount front or back. Just switch them to the other side of the car to keep the bleeder screws at the highest point.
jaws I put the fun in dysfunctional FABO Gold Member Joined Sep 11, 2006 Messages 6,246 Reaction score 7,195 Location Strasburg Colorado Apr 27, 2011 #4 I put mine in the back, and used braided stainless lines. Just get the corect length so they don't bind up when you turn the wheel.
I put mine in the back, and used braided stainless lines. Just get the corect length so they don't bind up when you turn the wheel.
7 72DartSwingerV8 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 10, 2010 Messages 227 Reaction score 2 Location San Diego Apr 28, 2011 #5 ALright, I guess I'll try it out on the back. Isn't braided pretty expensive though? I will try to make do with the original lines.
ALright, I guess I'll try it out on the back. Isn't braided pretty expensive though? I will try to make do with the original lines.
jaws I put the fun in dysfunctional FABO Gold Member Joined Sep 11, 2006 Messages 6,246 Reaction score 7,195 Location Strasburg Colorado Apr 28, 2011 #6 I think mine were about $40. a pair. Been four years or so, so they may have gone up.