Wheel to Caliper, how close is too close?
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Wheel to Caliper, how close is too close?
I just picked up some wheels and it looks like I will be able to use the LS-1 calipers and rotors on front, but there will not be more than 1/16" clearance between the caliper and wheel. If even that much. These are 15" wheels with a 4" backspace on them. I am wondering if a pebble got thrown between them is there going to be a problem? Or should I just not worry about it?
It is pretty much going to be a street driven car.
It is pretty much going to be a street driven car.
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OK, I just looked at them better. The only part that is that close is those ribs toward the rear of the calipers. So I guess some grinding of those will give better clearance. Just did a search about grinding calipers, but they all talk about the rears, not the front. I hope it is safe to grind those ribs down some.
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i'm having a hard time deciphering your description of where it is close..
is it distance between caliper face to inside wheel spoke as mentioned above? if so, a spacer will fix that no problem
or is it the distance from the caliper to the barrel of the wheel? if it's this either grinding (depending on caliper) or a larger wheel is your only real option
dont forget that while a wheel is a pretty solid looking/feeling item, it is have some flex in it while being used...
is it distance between caliper face to inside wheel spoke as mentioned above? if so, a spacer will fix that no problem
or is it the distance from the caliper to the barrel of the wheel? if it's this either grinding (depending on caliper) or a larger wheel is your only real option
dont forget that while a wheel is a pretty solid looking/feeling item, it is have some flex in it while being used...