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Re: Big Brakes, part deux (archive)
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Posted by Gabe Pari on June 18, 2000 at 21:33:51:

In Reply to: Big Brakes, part deux posted by John N. on June 18, 2000 at 18:24:30:

I kept my steel spare... I figure if I get a flat in the front, just put the rear wheel on the front and put the spare on the rear.

Gabe
'74tii
knock on wood, haven't had to use a spare as of yet....

: I just did the Volvo 4 piston calipers on 320 vented rotors. Things look great and one 1/2" SAE washer was sufficient to almost perfectly center the caliper on the rotor. As reported earlier, I had to cut away some of the backing plate to clear the calipers. Again no big deal, 5 minutes with a hacksaw and file.

: Now my problem. My stock 13" wheels (circa '72) don't clear, and it looks like about 3/8" off the calipers is required to make the wheels fit. This isn't a huge problem, since I was planning on going to 14" wheels anyway, but what do I do about a spare?? My Scott's soul will support my habit and allow be to buy nice wheels, but one for the spare seems excessive.

: Are the '74 series steel wheels larger?? Are there any Opel steel wheels remaining? Any other ideas??

:
: Thanks!!

: John N.



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