Front disk caliper in rear?

[stanleyipkis]

If I were to run a front caliper in the rear can I expect better rear braking results than stock?

edit: I made a mistake earlier. I was staring at a clean piston and a dirty piston and thought they were diff sizes but front and rear are the same.

 

[650Skull]

I thought they were both the same. The front calliper can b mounted to the rear bracket but the bleeding nipple is facing down instead of up........Pistons are the same AFAIK

 

[Jim]

I thought they were both the same. The front calliper can b mounted to the rear bracket but the bleeding nipple is facing down instead of up........Pistons are the same AFAIK

That's my recollection too. Rt front and rear look identical. Iirc, ordered the same piston for both.

 

[stanleyipkis]

Hmm you know what I made that post before actually measuring. I need to have my eyes checked. Sorry fellas.

 

[stanleyipkis]

Here’s the 80. She’s missing rear sets and rear caliper.

 

[650Skull]

Hmm you know what I made that post before actually measuring. I need to have my eyes checked. Sorry fellas.

Put glasses on when measuring.......

 

[gggGary]

Yes bleed and hose connection locations only difference between all three calipers, front L, R, and rear. I always suggest bleeding rear before you install so the bleeder location not a huge problem.

 

[fredintoon]

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Here’s the 80. She’s missing rear sets and rear caliper.

Hi stan.
removing the front fender also removes it's fork bracing function.
Pot it back or install a fork brace or the forks will be even more wobbly than normal..

 

[stanleyipkis]

Hi stan.
removing the front fender also removes it's fork bracing function.
Pot it back or install a fork brace or the forks will be even more wobbly than normal..

Thanks Fred. That is on the list of things to purchase.