Brake ?

[89ssgti]

Ok,so today I did a brake job on a f350 2000,I know it ain't a Honda but it's a tech question anyways.And I found the caliper placement on the rear axle to be weird.As there is one on the backside(the right one) and one on the frontside(the left).

Could somebody give me a valid and logical explanation to this,because all the other rear disc brake I remember having seen,the caliper was positioned at the same place on both sides.

Thanks in advance guys.

[Someguy]

I don't know, but I will find out. I suspect because of space issues. In general, other then weight distribution, it doesn't effect braking performance wear the caliper is mounted. I bet there is something important in the way of the line or caliper that made them decide to mount the calipers in different locations.

[89ssgti]

It's not really a space issue as it is a full size pick up,and there is really nothing in the way.It could even have two caliper per wheels as far as space is concerned.
The only thing I can think off is that it enables them to use only one caliper for the two sides(like in the same part number).

But I don't think it's the only reason.
Does caliper placement affects the way the brake system react or change the vehicule dynamics under braking?

[Someguy]

Same part of both sides... I wouldn't put it past Ford; They've done some crap like that before. For example the last generation T-bird had a nicely designed uni-directional vented disc... But they only had one of them... So one was on backwards... Nice eh?

But in this case, a lot of other parts would have to be changed in order to use the same caliper on each side, and since the calipers are farmed out anyway I don't think that is the reason.

Does caliper placement affects the way the brake system react or change the vehicule dynamics under braking?

Actually it doesn't. The placement of the weight of the caliper can make a difference, but in a 3 ton truck with a huge (HUGE) rear axle and differential I don't see it making that much difference. My bud, who is a mechanical engineer and a huge Ford Truck fan will surely have some insights into this. I'll see what he has to say on the subject.

[89ssgti]

Thanks man,I appreciate it.

[89ssgti]

So Someguy,any news and explanation I could use ?
Because it's really bugging me, I think about that on a daily basis.It's a joke, but I really want to know.And if you had any news from your friend, I would like to know.

Thanks for your help.

[89ssgti]

ttt

[Someguy]

I talked to him and he didn't know. Apparently they start doing it that way until the latest model. I talked to a few other people that are into those trucks, and they sugested everything from better control under braking with a heavy load, to the saved cost of only needing one bracket.

So, basically, you've got me.

[89ssgti]

Thank you for checking.