Re: [Amc-list] More Brake Questions

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My 82-83 calipers are front mounted.
I tried to rear mount when I first put them on and the 69 hose would not allow it to work.
I believe they would ift on the rear now that I have the braided lines and banjos.
I have not felt the urge to move them though!
I would prefer them there just because there would be a micro change in weight displacement by putting them behind the front axle. I doubt it would realy do anything, but mentaly it is an improvement!

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
" I was different before people dared to be different" 

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
> More important than hose location is bleeder location. The bleeder MUST 
> be at the top of the caliper or you'll never be able to bleed the brakes.
> 
> Note that it doesn't really matter if the caliper is to the front of the 
> wheel or to the rear. Different models and makes have them mounted 
> whichever way is convenient. To switch from front to rear (or 
> vice-versa) just take one side and move it to the other. AMC normally 
> mounted calipers to the rear, but on 58-63 Americans they mount better 
> on the front due to clearance issues with the hose. I don't think you 
> can mount them to the rear at all, I'm sure I tried that way first 
> (years ago!!). I've not converted a 64-69 American, and it's not an 
> issue on the big cars -- my 63 Classic has the calipers to the rear.
> 
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