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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 12:36 AM
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I order set of 15x8 5.5bs quick 8 drag wheels from summit and am to The point were i just gave up. I grind my caliper to The point were you can see The pins of The pads. I even try a spacer and still scraping! Any ideas? Thanks.
I have a 12 bolt moser came of a 2000 camaro.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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My drag lites and prostars were fine... rim may be wrong
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Post some pics of the calipers.
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Aren't the LS1 rear brake calipers larger?
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Aren't the LS1 rear brake calipers larger?
Yes they are. I did research before i purchase them and a lot of pep has them.
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Are you referring to the wheel offset and scraping backside of the spokes?
Or wheel diameter?
What type of spacer did u use?
These are available up to 2" I know maybe more. I have some on the rear of my WS9 good for around 700 ft lbs. cost ya about $150 for a set of 2 though.
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Wrong offset?
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Originally Posted by 1hotlt1
I order set of 15x8 5.5bs quick 8 drag wheels from summit and am to The point were i just gave up. I grind my caliper to The point were you can see The pins of The pads. I even try a spacer and still scraping! Any ideas? Thanks.
I have a 12 bolt moser came of a 2000 camaro.

I think u answered a question for me. I wanted to return to 15" rims myself. But if the stock calipers are to big it won't let it happen.

Thx for posting #1, it helps us all. But let us know if you find a fix to run 15" rims.

cardo
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