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Minimum wheel diameter to clear GM brakes

Discussion in 'Brakes' started by TheYeti, Nov 10, 2021.

  1. TheYeti

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    Hello. I found a nice set of 14" slot mags for my front wheels to match the back which are 15"

    Will these 14s fit over the gm 11" rotor (on 37-48 axle) with the GM "midsize" caliper?

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    #1 TheYeti, Nov 10, 2021
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    I had to grind the caliper on the ones on my avatar
     
    #2 iroct, Nov 11, 2021
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    Don't have an answer to your question, but be concerned with backspacing also.
     
    #3 choppedtop, Nov 11, 2021
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    I think you will have issues. I put disc brakes on a skylark and the factory 14” wheels wouldn’t clear. You just have to try and see with your combination.
     
    #4 fletcherson, Nov 11, 2021
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    I run 10" Mustang 2 rotors with my 14" fronts - no problems. But 11" rotors - calipers will probably interfere with the wheel!

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    #5 Spanky, Nov 11, 2021
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    Damn. Well I'll give it a try anyways. Those front slot mags were free
     
    #6 TheYeti, Nov 13, 2021
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    Bolt them on then spin the wheel. You'll know immediately. If they don't clear , they might not even bolt on. Hope this helps.
     
    #7 DonnyRay, Nov 13, 2021
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