Re: IML: Budd Brake Calipers

I believe you are right, without taking measurements, it looks as though the only difference between the l/h and r/h caliper is the the bleed screw and hose connection are switched. Good news is I finally got that puck out of the caliper, those pucks are unusual , red anodized aluminum, there is some corrosion, I think I will clean it up and treat it with alodine before I put it back together. Mike Becker

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From: Klebert L. Hall

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Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 3:48 AM

Subject: Re: IML: Budd Brake Calipers

> From: sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: Brake calipers
>
>Chris, if it turns out, that only one side caliper is available,
> this will sound crazy, but I DID it, on one of my RamChargers.
> I used the opposite side caliper, on one side of the truck. Since
> the caliper was symmetric, the only difference, was the bleeder
>. It ended up on the lower side of the caliper, below the brake
> line fitting. I simply bled the caliper, holding it in a position, that
> would purge the air to the top, of the bleeder. Then I installed
> the caliper, as usual. I looked in the FSM, and this might work
> for you, with a little brake line routing. I understand this is a 4
> piston caliper, but it looked symmetric. If your really stuck.
> This might work. And I haven't touched that caliper for over
> 4yrs. Just another" In field modification" Some may poo-poo
> this operation, however sometimes, desperation leads to
> innovation! Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

    IIRC, your problem with the existing caliper is that the 'puck' is
siezed, and you don't want to break it. I suppose that if all else fails,
you could buy the wrong side caliper, try to force the 'puck' on the one you
have, and if it breaks, substitute the one from the new caliper.
    Would that work, in a pinch? I'll have to look at my FSM once I get
going.
         -Kle.
         '69 Crown 4DHT

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