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| Author: | NUKEhead [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wheels don't clear calipers.. >:( |
So I did a test fit of my 15" wheels today and they went on fine except they don't clear the front calipers, I only tried on the front driver wheel when I noticed this. 
Right on the edge of the caliper, it rubs on the side where the arrow saw brake caliper, just more towards the front and not actually on the front. What's my next course of action??? A buddy mentioned shaving the calipers the miniscule amount it would need, but I've seen mixed thoughts on this all over the internet.. |
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| Author: | daggerdoggie [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:29 pm ] |
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I've ground them down on other vehicles before. If it's minor, it's not a problem if you not changing the structural integrity of the calipers. What year X and what kind of wheels? |
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| Author: | NUKEhead [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:33 pm ] |
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2002 and US Wheel Series 94 15x8 |
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| Author: | Bass4Runner [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:12 pm ] |
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What offset rim did you get? on most aftermarket rims the center is a little smaller do to the step rather than a factory style rim. so if the offset pushes the wheel back over the caliper they will sometimes hit. You could shave the caliper but if it is that close the rim will flex on turns and still rub at times. You may need spacers to push the rim out a little to allow more clearance. If you pull the rim out a little, dose it still rub the caliper? a Photo if concern would help. Ernie 
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| Author: | NUKEhead [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:22 pm ] |
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Offset is +6, I have demounted them but I can go take a picture of the rim, I am also thinking I may need a re-balance becuase the sticky weights are also right in the way. |
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| Author: | Powerguy37 [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:02 pm ] |
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I shaved mine years ago when I had the same problem. My rims were 4.75 BS though. I never had a problem after I ground the calipers. |
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| Author: | NUKEhead [ Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:05 pm ] |
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Cool, sounds good, got caught up in the BL, will be doing this tomorrow.. should I paint over where I grind? I have a spray can of undercoating, I can't imagine leaving bare metal to the elements is good? |
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| Author: | Bass4Runner [ Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:52 pm ] |
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NUKEhead wrote: Cool, sounds good, got caught up in the BL, will be doing this tomorrow.. should I paint over where I grind? I have a spray can of undercoating, I can't imagine leaving bare metal to the elements is good?
Painting is Ok 
No undercoater!!! use a brushable or spray can, hi- temp caliper paint. 
Calipers can get seriously hot...800+deg. the undercoat would melt or catch on fire!! 
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| Author: | NUKEhead [ Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:00 pm ] |
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Haha damnnn, did not know that, still learning a lot, thanks for the tips, I'll head to auto zone in the morning and pick that up. |
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| Author: | Svendog [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:46 am ] |
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I didn't know about the undercoat either. Great advice. |
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| Author: | Bass4Runner [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:25 pm ] |
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Svendog wrote: I didn't know about the undercoat either.
Great advice. 
Most Undercoat is either asphalt or rubber based. |
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| Author: | NUKEhead [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:06 pm ] |
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Yup, looked at the can, rubberized. |
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