Grinding Calibers
08-30-2003, 05:36 PM
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Grinding Calibers I purchased a set of weld draglites.. i already bought the spacers for the front, i know i am going to need to grind on the rear. Some say alot, some say a little. What is the best way to do this? With a dremmel etc.. Any lessons learned on this may save me some time.. When is enough grinding enough? Thanks in advance for your help.. 
08-31-2003, 07:32 AM
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Re: Grinding Calibers You can use the dremmel for the finish work, but for the large portion of the grinding you will need an angle grinder. I used one like this:
The best way to remove the least amount of material is to look around and find pictures of calipers done. That will give you a better idea where to start.
Once you have the large "arch" removed, use a permint ink marker and color the the top of the cailper.
Trial fit the wheel and turn it back and forth a couple of times till you "mark" where it's hitting. Keep repeating this process till you can freely spin the wheel.
I suggest grinding a little more around the corners of the caliper for extra clearence.
I'm sure someone else can help more.. pictures
The best way to remove the least amount of material is to look around and find pictures of calipers done. That will give you a better idea where to start.
Once you have the large "arch" removed, use a permint ink marker and color the the top of the cailper.
Trial fit the wheel and turn it back and forth a couple of times till you "mark" where it's hitting. Keep repeating this process till you can freely spin the wheel.
I suggest grinding a little more around the corners of the caliper for extra clearence.
I'm sure someone else can help more.. pictures