Caliper location '74 E-body

[dwbiggs]

I am rebulding front end and can't remember if there is a right or left spindle and as a result would dictate if the calipers would be positioned toward the front of car or rear of car on spindle.  Been too long since I tore all that apart...guess I shoulda shot some pics.  If I check for a PN on the spindles would a PN ending with an odd number mean the spindle goes on left side and even on right?

Thanks,
Dan

[MEK-Dangerfield]

The Calipers are positioned towards the rear of the rotors. I believe the inner brake pad will be slightly larger than the outer too.

  Mike

[dwbiggs]

Thanks,

Seems I am getting conflicting opinions on this from different sources.  I guess when I get home I will try the PN thing to determine which spindle goes on left or right.


Dan

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Dan,
  After kicking this around in my brain now, I'm not sure about that brake pad statement I made. 

  Mike

[Chryco Psycho]

depends which system you have , the 70 had the lines going straight into the caliper & the caliper has to be forward on the spindle for the brake hose to fit or you will need custom longer brake hoses

[RUSTY Cuda]

Mine (74) are hung in front, scratchin my head on the different pad thing also, remember it mentioned but not which went where! :dontknow:

[Screwy Squirrel]

  april's 72 cuda has the calipers toward the front of the car.  seems exactly a CP says.  as for the pads,  all 4 look the same.  hope this helps

joe

[RUSTY Cuda]

Ok, went to the service manuel. the outboard shoe is thinner than the in board,this is on  the sliding caliper system(or so the book says!) I'm no expert thats why I bought the manuels!  :dontknow: Rich.

[dwbiggs]

Thanks everyone for the replies.  I think I will try mounting on front...talked to a buddy of mine with a '74 Challenger yesterday and his are on the front.  I am using pin type calipers BTW.

Dan