how do you line up a new caliper?

[jethro1200]

I am trying to line up a new single caliper. What is the best order to work in. Axle caps right to left then axle nut? Any ideas on procedure would be helpful. 1976 FXE, narrow glide.

[kickstart]

single or dual disc ?
You lining up the caliper or the rotor ?

[jethro1200]

It is a single disc, the rotor is squared away but the caliper and mount are new GMA parts.

[kickstart]

It is a single disc, the rotor is squared away but the caliper and mount are new GMA parts.

so what do you need ?
Rotor spaced out ?
They make spacers for that

[jethro1200]

kikstart, read the first post.

[kickstart]

kikstart, read the first post.

OK did that
Q: still he same
Whud I miss ?
the rotor doens't line up with the caliper ..... and  ?

[jethro1200]

All done now, just keep working till you figure it out.

[gryphon]

Here's something I've always done when installing a new multi piston caliper like the GMA. After it's installed I pump up the brakes a few time while spinning the wheel. Then I remove the caliper and see if both pistons are out the same distance. This tells me if i need to space it in or out.

[gryphon]

Since you doing a front wheel heres another trick I use. After it's all installed and pumped up I spin the wheel. listening to the noise of the pads dragging I loosen the caliper bolts. If it gets quieter then it's dragging to the inside. I slip in shim stock (usually just a feeler gauge actually) and retighten till it's running it's quietest. using this method you can also check to se it it's cocked.