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dirtmagee · 01-28-2011, 02:41 PM

I just did this conversion using 84 spindles with new calipers. I haven't connected to the master cylinder yet, and won't for a while because the truck's still in pieces. The inner pads fit nice with a good clip, but the outer pads just kinda flop around. Am I missing some hardware? or missing something else? thanks for any input.

jimmydean · 01-28-2011, 03:04 PM

If the piston is pushed all the way back, there may be some play in the pads until you put some fluid in the system. But it shouldn't be a ton of space. The caliper will also center itself when you bleed it.

SCOTI · 01-28-2011, 05:07 PM

The outer pads should have short tabs on each end that are used to locate the pad on the caliper. You can slightly tweak these tabs so that they're held in place slightly better.

dirtmagee · 01-28-2011, 06:20 PM

Thank you much. I feel better now.

01-28-2011, 02:41 PM	#1
dirtmagee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tucson, AZ Posts: 26	68 front disc conversion I just did this conversion using 84 spindles with new calipers. I haven't connected to the master cylinder yet, and won't for a while because the truck's still in pieces. The inner pads fit nice with a good clip, but the outer pads just kinda flop around. Am I missing some hardware? or missing something else? thanks for any input.

01-28-2011, 03:04 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: 68 front disc conversion If the piston is pushed all the way back, there may be some play in the pads until you put some fluid in the system. But it shouldn't be a ton of space. The caliper will also center itself when you bleed it. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

01-28-2011, 05:07 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 68 front disc conversion The outer pads should have short tabs on each end that are used to locate the pad on the caliper. You can slightly tweak these tabs so that they're held in place slightly better. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-28-2011, 06:20 PM	#4
dirtmagee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tucson, AZ Posts: 26	Re: 68 front disc conversion Thank you much. I feel better now.

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