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Old 07-21-2012, 10:09 PM
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Default Brake Caliper upside down??

I'm in the process of replacing my factory struts with Koni's, and noticed what I think are the brake bleeding points to be on the top of the caliper. I would think they should be on the bottom, right? So I'm thinking the PO (or some shop) swapped calipers between drivers side and passenger side. Do you guys agree?

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Old 07-21-2012, 10:23 PM
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Pretty sure the bleed was supposed to be on top
Old 07-21-2012, 10:29 PM
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Top is correct.
Old 07-21-2012, 10:39 PM
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Think about it for a second...air wants to reach it's highest point...that's why the bleeders point up....but the arrow on the caliper also dictates wheel rotation...I've seen bleeders up and wheel rotation wrong in the past....check it carefully....
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Originally Posted by White_951
the arrow on the caliper also dictates wheel rotation...
Ahhh...didn't notice the little arrows before. Looks like they are correct then, just didn't look right for some reason. Thanks for the help!
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If you ever are curious if the calipers are oriented correctly, just look at the pistons. Larger diameter pistons are at the top.
Old 07-23-2012, 04:37 PM
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Don't feel bad, you've just scratched the surface for WTF with these cars, no penalty for asking, usually a big one if you don't.



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