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LCPLPunk · 07-25-2020, 09:33 AM

HELP! I'm replacing my rear passenger caliper and the caliper that I got from Advance Auto appears to be the one for the left side. I looked at the caliper I have and the only thing I can tell that would be different from the other one would be the bleeders are on the bottom as opposed to the top. I took a bleeder out and tested it to see if it would fit in the hole on the other end of the caliper and it went in fine.

What I'm wondering is, can I just swap the bleeders to the top which would then basically be exactly what I need?

Mr_Draco · 07-25-2020, 09:54 AM

Not sure about the Camaro, but on other cars, the side (top or the bottom) that isn't being used is usually stopped up or not machined completely through inside to prevent brake fluid from coming through. If you do that, the bottom is completely open and will pour brake fluid while the top may not even work at all. You should take it back and tell them they gave you the wrong side.

LCPLPunk · 07-25-2020, 10:11 AM

Oh no, there is a crossover tube at the bottom so I would just swap that. I already swapped the bleeder screws and they went in fine. They seem to be the same threading as the crossover tube hole so I'm not seeing any reason why it all can't just be swapped. In fact, both top and bottom of the caliper has a recession path for the crossover tube which makes me think even more there isn't a difference other than the bleeder screws being swapped.

larry_g · 07-25-2020, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Oh no, there is a crossover tube at the bottom so I would just swap that. I already swapped the bleeder screws and they went in fine. They seem to be the same threading as the crossover tube hole so I'm not seeing any reason why it all can't just be swapped. In fact, both top and bottom of the caliper has a recession path for the crossover tube which makes me think even more there isn't a difference other than the bleeder screws being swapped.

Correct, you're fine.

LCPLPunk · 07-25-2020, 11:48 AM

Already swapped and mostly bled. Have a little air left I think, but otherwise good to go!

oldman14ss · 07-25-2020, 02:45 PM

you made sure the bleeder was on top? it has to be on top for to get all the air out. I thought it didn't matter with the old ladies caddy. I bled and bled. from the bottom . silly old me.

LCPLPunk · 07-25-2020, 03:17 PM

Yep, swapped the bleeders to the top!

07-25-2020, 09:33 AM	#1
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	HELP! Need to know if calipers are compatible left/right on SS HELP! I'm replacing my rear passenger caliper and the caliper that I got from Advance Auto appears to be the one for the left side. I looked at the caliper I have and the only thing I can tell that would be different from the other one would be the bleeders are on the bottom as opposed to the top. I took a bleeder out and tested it to see if it would fit in the hole on the other end of the caliper and it went in fine. What I'm wondering is, can I just swap the bleeders to the top which would then basically be exactly what I need? __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

07-25-2020, 10:11 AM	#3
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Oh no, there is a crossover tube at the bottom so I would just swap that. I already swapped the bleeder screws and they went in fine. They seem to be the same threading as the crossover tube hole so I'm not seeing any reason why it all can't just be swapped. In fact, both top and bottom of the caliper has a recession path for the crossover tube which makes me think even more there isn't a difference other than the bleeder screws being swapped. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

07-25-2020, 11:48 AM	#5
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Already swapped and mostly bled. Have a little air left I think, but otherwise good to go! __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

07-25-2020, 03:17 PM	#7
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Yep, swapped the bleeders to the top! __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

07-25-2020, 09:54 AM	#2
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,198	Not sure about the Camaro, but on other cars, the side (top or the bottom) that isn't being used is usually stopped up or not machined completely through inside to prevent brake fluid from coming through. If you do that, the bottom is completely open and will pour brake fluid while the top may not even work at all. You should take it back and tell them they gave you the wrong side.

07-25-2020, 02:45 PM	#6
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	you made sure the bleeder was on top? it has to be on top for to get all the air out. I thought it didn't matter with the old ladies caddy. I bled and bled. from the bottom . silly old me.