Attention all pros i $$ Centerlines 26x8.5x15 for my 98 camaro,alot of grind needed?
03-08-2012, 07:38 PM
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Attention all pros i $$ Centerlines 26x8.5x15 for my 98 camaro,alot of grind needed? hey everybody i bought some M/T on some Centerlines to day (26.0/8.5-15) i just wanted to see if im gonna need alot rear caliper grinding? thanks for any help heres a link with some pics i got them for a pretty good price
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/2864474015.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/2864474015.html
03-09-2012, 12:44 AM
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whats the backspacing on those centerline?
How much you have to grind depends on a lot of things.
For starters find out what the backspacing is then spray some paint on the calipers then test fit the wheel spin it around to see where it rubs and grind it.
Put some new brake pads on before doing this, so that the clearance will be ok if you ever need to replace the pads later.
How much you have to grind depends on a lot of things.
For starters find out what the backspacing is then spray some paint on the calipers then test fit the wheel spin it around to see where it rubs and grind it.
Put some new brake pads on before doing this, so that the clearance will be ok if you ever need to replace the pads later.
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03-09-2012, 01:43 AM
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whats the backspacing on those centerline?
How much you have to grind depends on a lot of things.
For starters find out what the backspacing is then spray some paint on the calipers then test fit the wheel spin it around to see where it rubs and grind it.
Put some new brake pads on before doing this, so that the clearance will be ok if you ever need to replace the pads later.
How much you have to grind depends on a lot of things.
For starters find out what the backspacing is then spray some paint on the calipers then test fit the wheel spin it around to see where it rubs and grind it.
Put some new brake pads on before doing this, so that the clearance will be ok if you ever need to replace the pads later.
... the back space on these are 4-7/8" so im guessing i wont have to grind too much, i am going to do the paint trick! would you recommend an electric angle grinder or a air powered angle die grinder running off a weak compressor lol ? 
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03-11-2012, 08:53 PM
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Sorry to reply late, i havent been on in few days.
You can use any type of grinder that will take material off the caliper just becareful not too take too much off.
Most people will not recommend grinding calipers because its unsafe. Its always better to go with aftermarket calipers.
This is a good link with lost of info on it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...ers-101-a.html
You can use any type of grinder that will take material off the caliper just becareful not too take too much off.
Most people will not recommend grinding calipers because its unsafe. Its always better to go with aftermarket calipers.
This is a good link with lost of info on it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...ers-101-a.html
03-11-2012, 09:49 PM
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unsafe ,yeah something could happen, my grinded calipers have been fine for 3 years, and over the summer i dd my car about 1000 miles a week, you will more than likely have to grind a good bit with centerlines, might have to use londer studs,grind,etc
03-12-2012, 01:12 AM
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Sorry to reply late, i havent been on in few days.
You can use any type of grinder that will take material off the caliper just becareful not too take too much off.
Most people will not recommend grinding calipers because its unsafe. Its always better to go with aftermarket calipers.
This is a good link with lost of info on it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...ers-101-a.html
You can use any type of grinder that will take material off the caliper just becareful not too take too much off.
Most people will not recommend grinding calipers because its unsafe. Its always better to go with aftermarket calipers.
This is a good link with lost of info on it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...ers-101-a.html
03-12-2012, 01:13 AM
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Yeah im thinking about the studs just to be safe then i also gotta worry about the rear end snapping with these slicks lol
