Grinding calipers for 15" Pro Stars
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I'm done with the front calipers, but I'm starting to wonder about the rear ones. I've been grinding the hell out of the first one for quite a while, but I see no end in sight. I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance to keep on grinding and I'll eventually get there. Any tips or advice? Thanks.
Oh, the wheels are 15x8.
Oh, the wheels are 15x8.
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If you can - check out someones car that has had the calipers ground on them. It helps to get a visual of where you need to be. Also, another trick is to use some grease on the caliper, then mount the wheel spin it around and where it takes the grease off is where you need to do some more grinding.
I spent quite some time grinding mine, you'll get there eventually.
I spent quite some time grinding mine, you'll get there eventually.
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Yeah, but I didn't have to grind it all of the way down. And I had to take quite a bit off of the curve where it goes from the "face" of the caliper to the top. I also had to take a little off of the bracket that actually holds the pads (where it gets close to the wheel studs).
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Originally Posted by Woody
Yeah, but I didn't have to grind it all of the way down. And I had to take quite a bit off of the curve where it goes from the "face" of the caliper to the top. I also had to take a little off of the bracket that actually holds the pads (where it gets close to the wheel studs).
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The "curve' is where most of the grinding occurrs.
http://www.pbase.com/image/5269912
I have no spacers in back and stock brakes back there.
http://www.pbase.com/image/5269912
I have no spacers in back and stock brakes back there.
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here are my back calipers i use 5/16 spacers after this.
http://community.webshots.com/album/65000866OxJzgO
bottom of page.
you got a 8" prostar to fit the front without a spacer?!?!?
http://community.webshots.com/album/65000866OxJzgO
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you got a 8" prostar to fit the front without a spacer?!?!?
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you got a 8" prostar to fit the front without a spacer?!?!?