Grinding Brake Calipers to fit wheels

So I scored a good deal on some 34’s. I already did some cutting to make them fit well and I have a lift kit on the way. When I went to put the wheels on last night, I realize they were close to the calipers But I didn’t know they were going to grind. I’m just wondering if anyone has ground down their calipers so they don’t grind each other. I don’t really want to run spacers because the wheels already have quite a bit of negative offset and they are just barely touching the caliper so I only need to grind off a small amount. Is it safe?

 

I have seen calipers cleaned up for painting by grinding off rough surfaces so I don’t think maybe an 1/8 inch or even a little more would hurt anything.

 

Well I couldn’t wait and I ended up shaving it off already. I think I probably only took off 1/16 to 1/8 inch. I can probably fit a piece of paper in between the caliper and the wheel. I’m hoping that is enough clearance.

 

You are probably good.

 

A quick google search says 1mm is sufficient but preferably 3mm.

 

Thanks man! I guess only time will tell. Time to throw on the new lift kit and reboot my CV axels

 

Just for flex of suspension/hard impact on trails……def get to at least 1mm
(More than sheet of paper thickness)

 

Your think grinding them down I’ll be alright? with 34s?

 

welcome to TW!!

im assuming these are steelies? soft 8/ d windows?

agree you need to grind so at least a folded piece of paper fits. the steel wheels will flex and rub more than you expect . 1/8” should be ok, the caliper castings are pretty thick. ymmv, not a lawyer, etc

 

Yeah you got the wheels right haha, I am throwing on a lift and new cv boots next week so I’ll do a little more grinding in the close spots so I have more clearance. Thanks for the tips