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fishface
11-12-2013, 07:10 PM
Hi all, I searched this and didnt find the exact answer I was after so looking for some expertise. I have a Chassisworks subframe to go in a 69 Camaro in the spring. I bought it out if a stalled project and it had the Baer brakes with it. Long story short it will take a 5/16 spacer to keep.the inside spokes from contacting caliper. This is a street only car and I am planning to use 1/2 inch ARP studs. Many have said not to space over 1/4 and wanting to be safe above all else and would go with different brakesif necessary.I cant use adapter type and maintain correct backspacing. Any advice??
Vince@Meanstreets
11-13-2013, 12:57 AM
I ran a 5/16" spacer for many years with no issues. just have to make sure you torque the wheels correctly and check them ever so often.
MarkM66
11-13-2013, 04:26 AM
With those studs, I wouldn't worry about, just make sure they are long enough.
Apogee
11-13-2013, 07:27 AM
Your rotor is basically a ~5/16" spacer, right? No worries there. As for an additional spacer, just be sure to use a high-quality, 6061-T6 aluminum spacer and you should be fine. Avoid the cheap die-cast aluminum spacers like the plague...they have the annoying reputation of failing when you least want them to.
Tobin
KORE3
fishface
11-13-2013, 04:37 PM
Thanks for the replies! I will.go.for.it and use a good quality spacer and studs.
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