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Old 02-23-2005, 07:06 PM
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....for the most part. This is on an LT1 car. The right rear rubs noticeably on a test drive and the left scrapes the caliper in only one spot. I am somewhat concerned as to why they fit this esily. Could it be because the rear pads are worn down so much, or is it just easier to fit a 15x8 (5.5bs) on the LT1 rears???

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They should clear easier because the LT1 brakes are smaller. If the pads are worn a lot that may cause interference later when you put new pads. I'd grind them a little extra just in case of that.
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They take minimal grinding, but you do need to grind the front of the fins around the corner off. Its just brake pad wear, new pads and they'll touch all over.
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why would you have changed them when it looks sooooo P I M P in your sig on the Telstars???
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ha, thanks man. I just kinda wanted to go with draglites for some reason. something new i guess. The telstars were pimp tho! lol
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My draglites never rubbed on my buddies 94 z28 even with new pads you shouldn't have any problems.

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hopefully i wont have to....they sure do look good tho. with a good polish they much more bling than the telstars. will be selling those this weekend, and ordering the front draglites and then replacing the nittos w/ a set of Hoosier QTPs!!






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