Bleeding the Monte Carlo rear disc calipers

[Darby Darrow]

Working on a rear disc conversion using the Monte Carlo calipers using TSM mounting brackets:

FJ-40 Land Cruiser

Since the bleeder valve sits low on the caliper their method of bleeding is to remove the caliper and hold it with the bleeder valve elevated.

Does anyone have any experience with a Reverse Fluid Injection system for bleeding brakes? Will this allow me to bleed the system without removing the calipers from the bracket and will it work well for this situation.

An example of an RFI system:

Phoenix Systems | Safeguard Stopping Power

 

[RHINO]

well shoot guess i'll post a pic too

 

[Seth_O]

I've used RFI with only moderate success. I used it as a part of normal bleeding, so in conjunction with other/traditional bleeding methods.

I installed chevy calipers from an S-10 (same design) and rotated the brackets one bolt hole so that the calipers sat lower in the wheel-well and the bleeder valve was higher up. Made bleeding much easier. I don't believe it affects the braking performance, but if someone know's better, feel free to correct me

 

[Degnol]

I run the GM Metric calipers and have no problem bleeding them. If you install them on the wrong sides the bleeders are too low. My calipers are mounted to the rear side of the axle, but I've seen other installs where they are in front. Don't know that it makes much difference.

 

[Darby Darrow]

I run the GM Metric calipers and have no problem bleeding them. If you install them on the wrong sides the bleeders are too low. My calipers are mounted to the rear side of the axle, but I've seen other installs where they are in front. Don't know that it makes much difference.

It seems like their instructions said to run them the other way for some reason. When we installed them reversed like yours the soft line was pretty tight against the axle, which ran the risk of kinking the line. I went with a rubber instead of the SS.

I think we'll try it again the way that you have your installed. I think it would make life much simpler.

 

[Degnol]

I think Poser had a post about clearancing the slot in the caliper where the banjo bolt is attached, allowing you to clock it slightly. That may help the situation. But in any event, you definitely need the bleeders up^
My flex lines have the banjo built into one end. Some are separate banjos with a fitting to which the flex hose attaches.

 

[fieldsken1]

when i put mine on they were hanging below the axle. what a bad design they can get hit with rocks and other things. anyway i made these brackets and put the calipers up higher so they wont get hit. yes i know the bleeder is facing down so i changed sides with the calipers and now they are at the top just dont have pictures

 

[bsevans]

This is the orientation on my setup. Notice that the banjo has a 90 degree bend allowing easy clearance in respect to the axle. The bleed fitting is straight up. This setup was a no brainer to bleed the air out.

 

[radioridge]

bsevans where did you get those brake lines?

 

[fieldsken1]

This is the orientation on my setup. Notice that the banjo has a 90 degree bend allowing easy clearance in respect to the axle. The bleed fitting is straight up. This setup was a no brainer to bleed the air out.

as low as they are dont you worry about rocks hitting them also how do you get the caliper bolt out to remove the pads

 

[pbgbottle]

mine are mounted like Degnol's ,
like what was said here ,i cut a new slot in my caliper to get better routing of the flex line. see pic

I think Poser had a post about clearancing the slot in the caliper where the banjo bolt is attached, allowing you to clock it slightly. That may help the situation. .

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[Darby Darrow]

Great ideas, thank you guys.

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