Need help with brake caliper

[swatman260]

I'm installing a set of Speedways GM calipers onto my front spindle and I'm running into some clearance issues with my steering arms. I know that I've read that certain castings in these calipers can be ground off clearance, but I don't want to ruin them.
To those of you with more experience than me...can I grind off the tab on these calipers beside the inlet port? I've marked it with the white tube in the photos.

 

[Joe-405]

there is a thread on here somewhere with pics about that exact thing. They cut the tab and rotated the brake line out of the way. I don't remember who it was tho. But it was pretty recent tho.

 

[Joe-405]

its a couple threads down labeled ....... Brake Line question.

 

[swatman260]

Thanks Joe. From what I can tell, it will be ok to grind off that tab. Hopefully there wont be an issue.

 

[RPM]

Yes you can grind that off so you can get your hose on there.

 

[swatman260]

Thanks Ron. I've bothered you on the phone so much, I thought I'd post on here instead of calling again.

 

[old round fart]

Don't grind off enough to let the banjo fitting turn when pressure is applied by tension on the line. May lead to leaks. John

 

[RPM]

Thanks Ron. I've bothered you on the phone so much, I thought I'd post on here instead of calling again.

I don't mind one bit. You got a question , give me a call.