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Jac Mac · 06-23-07, 07:11 PM

Bill,
As Lynn , Lee & Dave have shown there are a couple of ways of solving this problem.
Lynn , yes that is what I was trying to describe, it would be easier to move the caliper up towards the top balljoint as it is further inboard, movement down usually means contact with lower A- arm on full lock. It may be necessary to machine a small amount off the top dust shield bolt boss for clearance, but thats about all.
Lee's suggestion of the radial mount caliper has a lot going for it particularly if you feel you may upgrade to a larger rotor dia in the future as a simple spacer plate & longer bolts will be all that is reqd to shift out the caliper to match.
Again along with Dave I would repeat, sort out the possible caliper/wheel center contact issue first.

Jac Mac

06-23-07, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jac Mac jac mac 10 tenths Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gore N.Z. Posts: 1,558 Rep Power: 20	Re: Disc brakes for C-4 corvette front suspension Bill, As Lynn , Lee & Dave have shown there are a couple of ways of solving this problem. Lynn , yes that is what I was trying to describe, it would be easier to move the caliper up towards the top balljoint as it is further inboard, movement down usually means contact with lower A- arm on full lock. It may be necessary to machine a small amount off the top dust shield bolt boss for clearance, but thats about all. Lee's suggestion of the radial mount caliper has a lot going for it particularly if you feel you may upgrade to a larger rotor dia in the future as a simple spacer plate & longer bolts will be all that is reqd to shift out the caliper to match. Again along with Dave I would repeat, sort out the possible caliper/wheel center contact issue first. Jac Mac