illrad91
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Has anyone installed this disc kit before if so where did you place the calipers? A body 8 3/4 rear on dart.Because no matter how I look at it the bleeder would not face up. Thank you
Rear disc caliper placement
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340sFastback
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I put Dr Diff 10.7 inch rear disc on my Dana. Same kit fits 8 3/4 rear. If you haven't bought yet I recommend Dr Diff due to his mopar expertise, high quality parts, and excellent customer service
illrad91
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Ive had that speed kit for a while now and im just installing it but the bleeder wouldn't face up that's why I asked. Thank you for the response
Inertia
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Did you try swapping calipers to the opposite sides ?
illrad91
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Is that what I'm supposed to do?
340six
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That looks like the TSM Kits I used to sell. ( was a dealer ) if so used the rear Caddy Eldorado calipers if you wanted parking brakes. And Chevy front calipers if no park brake was wanted.
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I think I sold Kevin Feets this kit. I might have more pics of them on his old B Body Twin turbo 440. He painted the calipers red.
From memory he got good used calipers at a you pull it. Cleaned them up
Note. Most have problems if they do not set the parking brakes on a regular basis. They must be used now and then to stay adjusted right.
Or run the calipers that do not have the parking option. The cheaper Chevy Fronts
(These calipers come from 78-83 Chevelle, Monte Carlo, El Camino, Malibu, Tempest, Cutlass, F-85, Pontiac Grand prix, Le Mans, GTO, Grand Am, and Bonneville)
I think I sold Kevin Feets this kit. I might have more pics of them on his old B Body Twin turbo 440. He painted the calipers red.
From memory he got good used calipers at a you pull it. Cleaned them up
Note. Most have problems if they do not set the parking brakes on a regular basis. They must be used now and then to stay adjusted right.
Or run the calipers that do not have the parking option. The cheaper Chevy Fronts
(These calipers come from 78-83 Chevelle, Monte Carlo, El Camino, Malibu, Tempest, Cutlass, F-85, Pontiac Grand prix, Le Mans, GTO, Grand Am, and Bonneville)
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340six
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I agree they are left and right
illrad91
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Do you have any pics? What your saying is this kit can't be used then? I would have to have them installed in the bottom of caliper in order to have the bleeder straight up
that kit is less than thrilling.
you need to "clock" the caliper and adapter to get the best possible angle of the bleed screw. and for me it never pointed straight up or was at the tippy-top.
the parking brake levers are a joke, but at least they sell some with 12-points instead of six so you have a little better adjustment.
but to the point above, yes there is a left and a right.
you need to "clock" the caliper and adapter to get the best possible angle of the bleed screw. and for me it never pointed straight up or was at the tippy-top.
the parking brake levers are a joke, but at least they sell some with 12-points instead of six so you have a little better adjustment.
but to the point above, yes there is a left and a right.
illrad91
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Do you have pics by chance? Does it still bleed properly? Will it leave bubbles? Is this ok?
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jbc426
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Don't be afraid to pull them off the mount in order to get the bleeders pointed up. You can block the pads with a piece of wood or hard nylon, get all the air out, and then remount them. I've used a hand held back massager to get even more air out, but didn't tell the girlfriend.
I've been using this device to help eliminate the rears from locking up upon hard, sudden braking with great success.
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I've been using this device to help eliminate the rears from locking up upon hard, sudden braking with great success.
Lock Resistant Brake System (LBS)
Ensure maximum safety and control with the Lock Resistant Brake System (LBS). Engineered to prevent wheel lockup, this advanced braking system provides superior stopping power and stability, ideal for high-performance and everyday driving conditions.
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illrad91
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Yea but the problem was no mater how I put it the bleeder is facing sideways . The only way it would be up is if I put the calipers at 6oclock. I spoke with my cousin and he said put them on as intended because that's probably what they are intended for I guess. I'm still trying to see if someone has a picture of this kit themselves. So I have a idea of it.
illrad91
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I never said they dont fit i said the bleeder isn't facing up but unless I put the calipers at 6 o'clock but I have at 9 right now and the bleeder face about 9 also
illrad91
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This is them now
What is with the angled pictures? Take the pictures even with the ground to give proper perspective.
340sFastback
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Not able to see orientation of calipers in picture? Can't see where bleeder screws are either?
illrad91
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I'm sorry I was trying to take a picture of how it would be when sitting under car lol
illrad91
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thank you all for the responses it helped alot.
illrad91
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can you tell me more about this device please? is it necesary what do you mean from locking up isnt that what you want? thank youDon't be afraid to pull them off the mount in order to get the bleeders pointed up. You can block the pads with a piece of wood or hard nylon, get all the air out, and then remount them. I've used a hand held back massager to get even more air out, but didn't tell the girlfriend.
I've been using this device to help eliminate the rears from locking up upon hard, sudden braking with great success.
Lock Resistant Brake System (LBS)
Ensure maximum safety and control with the Lock Resistant Brake System (LBS). Engineered to prevent wheel lockup, this advanced braking system provides superior stopping power and stability, ideal for high-performance and everyday driving conditions.
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jbc426
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The device does not reduce peak line pressure. You can still lock up the brakes if that's what you want. It simply softens the initial spike in line pressure surge from a sudden hard brake application, which (especially with drum brakes) can cause the rear wheels to unexpectedly lock up when you are just trying to scrub some speed.
I rarely if ever what to lock up my wheels while driving, as it can lead to a loss of control.
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