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02-17-2009, 07:26 PM
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caliper modification
anyone in the burlington area available to help grind down my rear calipers to fit weld prostars? i dont have the tools to do this myself
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02-17-2009, 07:36 PM
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an aggressive metal filer and some elbow grease will do the trick. I've heard that grinding down calipers can affect your stopping power, is this true or just folklore?
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02-17-2009, 07:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jam
an aggressive metal filer and some elbow grease will do the trick. I've heard that grinding down calipers can affect your stopping power, is this true or just folklore?
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False. You are taking the cooling properties off of it though.
I just used an angle grinder and soft aluminum pads and went to town. It takes for friggin ever. And clean up when you are done cause the dust will leave rust spots after it rains.
This is what mine look like now...
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02-17-2009, 11:15 PM
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American Road Warrior
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emolineaux
anyone in the burlington area available to help grind down my rear calipers to fit weld prostars? i dont have the tools to do this myself
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If you take the calipers off and truck 'em over to me at work in Morrisville Pa I can prolly hook ya right up. Gimme a call if ya want 732.816.5445. I work 2pm-10pm, M-F
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02-17-2009, 11:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jam
an aggressive metal filer and some elbow grease will do the trick. I've heard that grinding down calipers can affect your stopping power, is this true or just folklore?
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have fun with that, it took me hours with an electric grinder...........
bob it is best he does it on the car, because you want to take off as LITTLE as possible and still get the job done.
the way to do this, is to grab a can of spray paint you have laying around, and as you take metal off, spray a light coat on bolt on the wheel and spin.... it will remove the paint from the areas that still need it.
another thing, when i put in my 12 bolt with c-clip eliminators, i had to grind even more off the calipers...
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It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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02-18-2009, 12:46 AM
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American Road Warrior
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Originally Posted by cbrrmike
bob it is best he does it on the car, because you want to take off as LITTLE as possible and still get the job done.
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Dig it...
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1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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02-18-2009, 12:51 AM
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have fun with that, it took me hours with an electric grinder...........
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lol my idea was just a joke hahha sorry!
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02-18-2009, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Jam
lol my idea was just a joke hahha sorry!
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i would have mailed a snickers to anyone that tried it
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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02-18-2009, 01:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cbrrmike
i would have mailed a snickers to anyone that tried it
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LMAO ^^
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02-18-2009, 06:23 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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How soon do you need to get it done? I could help out next week sometime.
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02-18-2009, 08:55 AM
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10 Second Club
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It's definitely a pain in the you know what. Mine took over an hour
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02-18-2009, 03:30 PM
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and its a trial and error job too. grind a lil, but the wheel on with 2 lugs, spin wheel. see if wheel hits. oh,wheel hits? take wheel off, grind more. if u have money, buy some convo pros!
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