olddodgeguy Posted August 24, 2015 Report Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Finally was able to get back to my gasser replica project. Got side tracked for a while with my Sweptline but wanted to update on what I've gotten done recently. Installed the brakes using the kit for discs I got from Rusy Hope. I had a bunch of little problems with the kit but nothing major. The biggest problem was moving my shock mounts to the rear of the axle rather than the front because of the interference with the brake calipers. Had to do some grinding on the mounting bracket to allow the caliper to clear so it could be mounted on the bracket. The hoses recommended for the kit were too short so I built a bracket to mount the brakes lines. Looks pretty good so I'm pretty happy. More as the build progresses. Mike Edited August 24, 2015 by olddodgeguy Quote
NiftyFifty Posted August 24, 2015 Report Posted August 24, 2015 Is your tie rod and drag link free to turn lock to lock with the shock on that side? I know I had to grind the plate to fit the caliber, but never touched the shocks Quote
The Oil Soup Posted August 24, 2015 Report Posted August 24, 2015 Did you try mounting the calipers toward the rear of the axle? Worked for me, and didn't have to relocate the shocks. Quote
olddodgeguy Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Posted August 24, 2015 It was easier for me to move the shocks than mount the calipers to the rear. I have full lock to lock turning radius. Thanks for the interest! Mike Quote
Don Coatney Posted August 24, 2015 Report Posted August 24, 2015 Did you try mounting the calipers toward the rear of the axle? Worked for me, and didn't have to relocate the shocks. By doing so what is the position of the bleeder? Top or bottom? Quote
Don Coatney Posted August 25, 2015 Report Posted August 25, 2015 Top is good. Bottom makes it very hard to bleed. Quote
bluebanshee Posted August 25, 2015 Report Posted August 25, 2015 Not sure if the Rusty Hope kit uses GM calipers or not but ScareBird kit the calipers could be mounted on either side. Bleeder on the bottom not so good. Top is good. Bottom makes it very hard to bleed. Quote
olddodgeguy Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Posted August 25, 2015 Yep! GM calipers...and metric hardware on some of the stuff! LOL Mike Quote
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