Rear Rotohub Brake Install Question

[yellow73]

I am installing the CB Performance Rear Rotohub brake kit in my '73 standard bug and I have a question. Which way up do the calipers mount? The instructions are not clear and I assume that they mount with the E-brake springs up or on top of the caliper, but wanted to confirm before I bend the hard brake lines.
Thanks for your help.

[Panelfantastic]

I gave a bit longer answer for you over at the STF, but definately spring on top for the ones on my bus. :agree:

[yetibone]

Same here '73.

BTW, when the friction material wears out, get a set of rear pads for a '93 Ford Taurus LX from the FLAPS (friendly local auto parts stores) It's been awhile since I looked up the part numbers, but I think it's 610.

[zen]

intalling brakes?? and you could have been over my place installing an engine??? steve came by and we got it in today. yea!!!

anyway, not familiar with the kit, but bleeder screw is always on the top (so the air can rise). that may tell you right side up for the spring.

it never stops to amaze me just how consistent auto companies are will really crappy directions. if they could be that consistent with quality, the industry would be booming. of course you could be taking pics and notes and writing a tech article for this site so the next guy don't have the same problem.

[yellow73]

Thanks for the replies guys. I Thought that this was the right way up for precisely the reason of the bleader nipples being above the lines, but I figured it would not hurt to ask.

I did take several pictures that may be useful in the future....

Zen, glad you got the engine in, did you get a breather box?

[zen]

yea. jake pulled the one out of his 914 for me.