Any Issues with Running Staggered Rear Disk Brake Calipers?

[ryeguy2006a]

I'm running the LS1 rear brakes right now on my 1968 Camaro the way that they came on the factory LS1 4th gen cars with both calipers facing forward. I didn't like the idea of having the brakes non-symmetrical, but I have the typical problem with the caliper to shock interference. I ended up finding a deal on a pair of LH LS1 Camaro backing plates so I'm planning on doing it the "right" way now. My question though is there any type of pulling action with one caliper behind and one ahead of the wheel? I know that some factory cars came this way, but didn't know what the real world experiences were. I'm sure that I'm overthinking it because I have searched for the last few days without finding anyone having a bad review from the two LH brakes for 1st gens.



Thanks,
Ryan

[Shawn0331]

i never thought of that... I wouldn't think so because the wheel is still spinning in same direction so the force should be the same but i get what you mean.

[stab6902]

How the caliper is positioned has no impact on whether the car will "pull." The brake rotor has no way of knowing whether the caliper is squeezing it from behind the axle or in front of it; the forces and timing will be identical.

In order for the car to pull to one direction, there'd have to be in difference in torque between the left and right tires. This could be caused by a frozen caliper piston, blocked brake hose, mismatched brake pads, etc, but how the caliper is clocked on the rotor has no impact.

Just make sure both your bleeders are on the top so you can get all the air out of the system.

[ryeguy2006a]

Anyone else with input?

[BonzoHansen]

2nd gen firebird calipers were reversed to clear staggered shocks

I've never really looked at 69 camaro jl8 setup. I bet they were too.

[BonzoHansen]

Look at these

[ryeguy2006a]

Thanks for those pictures! That answers my question about potential issues with staggered brakes.