brake caliper placement

[strykr]

When mounting the brake caliper brackets on the rearend does they go in front of the tire, the back side of the tire, or does it matter? If it matters, what is the reasoning behind it. Just wondering.

[racin6mod]

most have them mounted on the back side.I believe it's more for clearance in most cases and if they were mounted in front the brake line might be a problem.