pwtrash77

I just got my max back from the mechanic. They tried to install my wilwood brake kit, and told me that the calipers hit the rim!!! Any body have a similar problem. I have 17x7 SSR's I believe the offset is 113mm if that helps. The machine shop where my motor for the stang is at, is willing to grind on the calipers and the wheels(scares me) for me if that will make it fit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. By the way I called wilwood and they couldnt help me, stating that condoning altering the calipers was a liability, understandable but not helpful.

Thanx,
--Derry

Confused

iTrader: (4)

113mm???? H&R spacers available from shox.com, they come with longer studs. You can use a cheapie spacer from your local speed shop as well (about $10) or even use the cheapie to measure clearance.

Chunger

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As stated above get spacers... (or a new rim type...) Try to check how much 'extra clearance' you need... All you need is like 1mm clearance... the Calipers are fixed mount so they don't really move.

DO NOT GRIND THE CALIPERS! (or the RIMS)

Check if your mechanic used washers like I did to center the caliper, you may leave them out if you are close and it may buy you 1-2 mm clearance... Click on my WILWOOD link in my signature below...

Kevin Wong

I having a set of 17X8 SSR Integrals being shipped to me. I think the offset is 32mm, should fit fine considering my 50mm 17X8 GS400 wheels fit with a 6mm spacer.

pwtrash77

Thank you for the help.. The offset is 32mm.. Ill call around and c about getting some spacers. what size spacer do u think Ill need? and what is the biggest I can run before the wheels rub?

Thanx again,
--D

Chunger

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You could probably use up to 10 mm with your 235s... I would get 5 mm (or whatever size they come in) if that's all you need.

Kevin Wong

I have the 17X8 SSR Integrals and they clear my Wilwoods...barely.

OgreDave

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heh, talk about BARELY.