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Posted by: Wardsweb Aug 27 2009, 01:52 PM

Should I use a thin wheel spacer or grind down the BMW calipers so they don't rub the Fuchs? Everything is already mounted with a washer on each lug so they don't rub, but I want a more permanent solution. I don't need much but wanted some insight before I just grind on the caliper.

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 27 2009, 02:56 PM

You need a flat surface for the wheel to mount to. A washer per lug won't cut it.

In fact, i think it's rather dangerous ...
Andy

Posted by: Wardsweb Aug 28 2009, 10:10 AM

Yes that is why I need to do something. The washer were a temp fix to move the car around the garage. It is not licensed for street use yet. I still need to fix the headlights and the windshield wipers before it can be inspected. The car has been off the road since 1996.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Aug 28 2009, 10:42 AM

You may find that grinding the caliper turns it into a leaker. I've seen it before, and VERY little was removed from the offending surface. Just one of the reasons I don't install BMW calipers, besides the liability factor. Buy spacers. The Cap'n

Posted by: Wardsweb Aug 28 2009, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the input. I went with the bigger calipers to help compensate for the added battery weight for an electric car. I had called AutoAtlanta to buy spacers and they told me to grind the calipers. I'll look elsewhere for spacers. Thanks again.