Caliper Bleed Screws

[Joe C.]

When the front calipers are installed, should the bleed screws be on top or bottom of caliper when viewed from the front. The car is a 1965 (using second design calipers). In the rear, the dual bleeders are toward the front of the car, and at the high point of the caliper.
Thanks in advance.

Joe

[John H.]

Re: Caliper Bleed Screws

Calipers are always positioned with the bleeders at the top to prevent air entrapment - you can't bleed them otherwise.

[Joe C.]

Re: Caliper Bleed Screws

John:

Thanks----it sounds logical, as air bubbles will rise (in the northern hemisphere, or am I thinking about the Coriolis Effect??!!). I've gotta educate a friend of mine who temporarily dislodged my common sense by insisting otherwise.

Regards,
Joe