OpelWagenGT Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'm wondering if anyone has had problems with buying new calipers and not having wheels fit on because they rub. I'm not fishing for adivice just insight. My two options were spacers or grinding the caliper, so I am grinding it. Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I ran into this when I replaced the pads on mine. The stamped steel bracket hit the inside of my spokes once the caliper re-centered with the new pads. I did the same as you -- just clearanced the bracket with a grinder. Quote Link to comment
OpelWagenGT Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 nice, I have ground some off but still have a while to go :/ Quote Link to comment
OpelWagenGT Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 the calipers have been ground and the wheels fit on the car now :) Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Just curious....as I am very close to putting on calipers (OEM), What type of wheel are you using? Quote Link to comment
OpelWagenGT Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 i'm not sure what brand they are I bought them from SIXTY NINE DIME Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Mine are a Panasport knock-off 14X6 (Sendel?). My stock steel 12" fit though. Quote Link to comment
OpelWagenGT Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 :mad:when I finally drove the car today I think the calipers still hit the wheels when the brakes are depressed. I don't want to do anymore grinding...:( Quote Link to comment
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