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Grinding Calipers to Fit Wheels : **How To**

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Detective_Dan, Feb 17, 2011.

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  1. Feb 18, 2011 at 7:07 AM
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    i know that, but there are people who want wheels but they dont fit, like myself. make them fit
     
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  2. Feb 18, 2011 at 7:11 AM
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    I like to think these parts are designed a certain way for a reason. Grinding parts to make something fit that wasn't designed to fit is a bad idea. Especially when it comes down to my brakes or wheels.
     
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  3. Feb 18, 2011 at 7:26 AM
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    It's a Tacoma thing you wouldn't understand :D
     
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  4. Feb 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM
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    i understand the concern, but i literally only had to grind about 1/16" or less to fit them. they were barely touching, not siezed on the caliper.
    if you are trying to fit them and they are seized to the caliper, its probably not a good idea to grind away
     
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  5. Feb 18, 2011 at 8:19 AM
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    That's what I was thinking. I think it would be better to get parts that fit correctly due to this being safty related...that's just my opinion. What I'd be concerned with is not knowing how much material was left after grinding that 1/16" off.
     
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  6. Feb 18, 2011 at 8:26 AM
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  7. Feb 18, 2011 at 8:30 AM
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    You are correct...that's exactly what it's called!!:cheers:
     
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  8. Feb 18, 2011 at 9:23 AM
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    ya thats true, but they are most likely fairly thick becasue of the pressure they have to hold to push the piston
     
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  9. Feb 18, 2011 at 9:24 AM
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    mrgrimm has had his calipers like this for over 2 years and he hasnt had a single issue.....
     
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  10. Feb 19, 2011 at 8:35 AM
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    The same could be said for Toyota making calipers that are big and protrudeness.(Yeah i made up that word)
     
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  11. Feb 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM
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    And due to the pressures, there isnt alot of room to grind away at the calipers. In the past, people who have done this have experianced stress cracks, or complete failure of the caliper by grinding just a little too much off. Im with Jigz on this one. I dont think its a good idea. Although some people havent had issues, others have. Better off getting the correct wheels for the vehicle. A broken caliper doesnt give the luxury of advanced notice of failure. It generally happens when you need them the most.
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2011 at 1:43 PM
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    I really have my heart set on the procomp/wheelers alloys! Would it be safer to use Wheelers 1/4" spacer that comes with the E/T Ultra stlye lug nuts as apposed to grinding the calipers?
     
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  13. Feb 24, 2011 at 2:06 PM
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    I did the exact same thing to fit my wheels, ground down 1/16th on an inch and it was a hairline from the calipers so i added a 1/4 inch spacer and ET lugs, too. My tires stick out a little but i like the look.

    003_16cbb4738e2e928043a653ee0c63f77960319b88.jpg
     
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  14. Apr 27, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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    i am hand grinding mine with a file mauahahahaha
     
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  15. Apr 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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    thats not a caliper lol




    i tried that and it took forever so i busted out the dremmel and i was done in like 10 minutes
     
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  16. Apr 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM
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    which head piece did u use? i am a dremel noobie
     
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  17. Apr 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM
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    i just used the round sandpaper drum, and one of the metal grinding bits.
     
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  18. Apr 27, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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    niiiiiice im just grinding the cast bracket. not the actual caliper as i have a 5 lug.

    ill post pichshas afta
     
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    alright sweet, hope my thread helped you out!
     
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    i had the bitch jacked up today and my jack set wont fit with my aftermarket lugnuts.... i couldnt get them off.... zomg
     
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