Brake to Wheel Clearance. What is Too Close??

[oldsofb]

So I'm figuring out my backspace for my wheels. While I was working I mocked up the front C5 brakes and rotors. The bracket on the caliper is pretty close to the wheel. I can fit a .030 feeler gauge in between the wheel back and the bracket. Is that too close?

As you can see by the stud, I would rather not use a spacer and loose 1/4 of thread.

Hutch

 

[Dar]

I think that's too close. A quick look at Baer's template for caliper to wheel clearance indicates a minimum of of 0.100in clearance for their brakes, and likely applicable to your setting. Ref: http://www.baer.com/templates/N085P.pdf

So perhaps a very thin spacer is in order?

 

[TURNA]

1/4 spacer and new studs

If you are using the Blazer hubs Dorman # 610-323 they are from an H3,

 

[motorheadmike]

Get something like this made: https://visionautoworks.com/products/replacement-rotor-shims-wheel-spacers

 

[Macguyver]

You need to be able to put a credit card in the gap.

 

[BOXCARS]

I suppose if the wheel is not making contact with the caliper, how will it make contact? You could always put in a 1/8" spacer if it makes you feel more comfortable.

 

[MC96]

I suppose if the wheel is not making contact with the caliper, how will it make contact? You could always put in a 1/8" spacer if it makes you feel more comfortable.

Wheels flex, more than you think

 

[melloelky]

don't forget,when this stuff heats up it's grows a little bit.

 

[TURNA]

don't forget,when this stuff heats up it's grows a little bit.

 

[melloelky]

some of us more than others..