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Old 03-10-2012, 09:25 AM
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Hey guys just seeing whats the best tool for grinding calipers is it an electric angle grinder or a air powered angle die grinder thanks
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Electric angle grinder. Youll be there ALOT longer trying to use a die grinder.
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Electric angle grinder. Youll be there ALOT longer trying to use a die grinder.
Awsome thanks man! I bought some centerlines with slicks recently and they almost fit but some grinding should do the trick theyre 15x8.5 with back spacing of 4.34" i think so it shouldnt be too much
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Shouldnt have to take too much off. I would take my time, and just remove some, and test fit until your happy with the clearance. That way you remove as little as possible.
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Originally Posted by NVR_SPDS
Shouldnt have to take too much off. I would take my time, and just remove some, and test fit until your happy with the clearance. That way you remove as little as possible.
Right on brother thanks for the advise , will let you know the turnout!!
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a nail file lol
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A little advice: I would use fairly worn-down brake pads in the back, or if you have new ones then sand them down a bit with the grinder. I tried to put 15x8 Prostars on my car with new pads and I ground completely through the caliper, even though I was constantly stopping and checking for fitment. It was STILL rubbing where I ground through the caliper.
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A little advice: I would use fairly worn-down brake pads in the back, or if you have new ones then sand them down a bit with the grinder. I tried to put 15x8 Prostars on my car with new pads and I ground completely through the caliper, even though I was constantly stopping and checking for fitment. It was STILL rubbing where I ground through the caliper.
WOW thanks for the info man ima make sure they dont have too much meat!!
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a nail file lol
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