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In Reply to: Re: Big Brakes, part deux posted by John N. on June 18, 2000 at 21:50:26:
: : 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??
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: : : Thanks!!
: : : John N.
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: Thanks! Boy do I feel stupid!!
Get a spare wheel from a E21 320i, 5,5*13 ET18. They fit the big brake upgrade (i had to grind one of the calipers just a tad, the other was fine).
Honda wheels have the correct bolt circle but the center bore is to small.
Benkku
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