 Best option: shim or shave for BMW calipers? |
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| Wardsweb |
 Aug 27 2009, 01:52 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 8-September 08 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 9,527 Region Association: None  |
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.
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| SirAndy |
Aug 27 2009, 02:56 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,709 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Wardsweb @ Aug 27 2009, 11:52 AM)  Everything is already mounted with a washer on each lug so they don't rub, but I want a more permanent solution. 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 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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| Wardsweb |
Aug 28 2009, 10:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 8-September 08 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 9,527 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 27 2009, 03:56 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 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy 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. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Aug 28 2009, 10:42 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
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
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| Wardsweb |
Aug 28 2009, 11:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 8-September 08 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 9,527 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Aug 28 2009, 11:42 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 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. |
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