New Wheels hitting caliper problem, continued..
The first thing I would suggest is to get new pads and install them. Floating calipers change position away from the wheel as the pads wear, it would be rather inconvenient to get spacers then have them rub again with the next brake job.
I am not a fan of grinding the calipers for clearance, a lot of people do it and get away with it but, it is not the best way.
The best way is to get wheels that work with your car; spacers would be the next best solution.
Using washers to help determine the correct spacer is not a bad idea but, do not drive the car with the washers, wait until you have proper spacers.
You want 3mm to 4mm of clearance between the wheel and caliper.
I am not a fan of grinding the calipers for clearance, a lot of people do it and get away with it but, it is not the best way.
The best way is to get wheels that work with your car; spacers would be the next best solution.
Using washers to help determine the correct spacer is not a bad idea but, do not drive the car with the washers, wait until you have proper spacers.
You want 3mm to 4mm of clearance between the wheel and caliper.
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thanks for the help guys much appreciated. so what size spacer would i actually need to buy?? for example : 12mm 8mm or 3mm etc? thanks
also, this wont cause any harm to anything will it?
also, this wont cause any harm to anything will it?
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haha gravy as in appreciated/wanted/helps but they only gave me 5 more letters for the subject and that'* the first thing that came to mind!
this post didn't make me hungry until you replied, thanks a lot, bill
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this post didn't make me hungry until you replied, thanks a lot, bill
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tried 12mm spacers, they were too big lugs wouldnt even go on. but i think any smaller spacer and they would still hit i don tknow. i have a dremel tool can i dremel that much away or not, what do you think?





