Turbo-Rush

iTrader: (7)

i've done a dry fit on my gc8 and front (black) brembo's every thing clears ok(ish)
but how much clearance is a safe margine between caliper and wheel?

i would say i have at a guess 2/3mm clearance is that ok?

looks very close to me...

99greenwagon

iTrader: (39)

they are very close,that is normal,what alloys are fitted?

Turbo-Rush

iTrader: (7)

rota grids
but can't remember the offset, but i know the guy i got them from wanted to fill the arches so had a biggish offset...

should of added 17" wheels

and the issue i have is between the outside of the caliper and the inside of the spokes, if that makes sense.

99greenwagon

iTrader: (39)

even the oe set up on a newage sti with oe brembos/wheels have very little clearance,as long as they miss,then you have nothing to be concerned about

mervil

iTrader: (5)

17s will leave you little room to get your pinky in!

Turbo-Rush

iTrader: (7)

cool thanks buddy, just need to get the rears sorted now lol....

Turbo-Rush

iTrader: (7)

????? why would i want to put my finger/toe whatever a "pinky" is? in my brakes?

jef

iTrader: (13)

ive found in the past, getting info on what style/offset wheels, clears what brake set up is actually not that easy.

a guide would be valuable imo

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

As long as the calipers and wheels clear each other there's no issue because it's not like either can ever move closer to the other unless there are serious issues like a wheel bearing failure!

Turbo-Rush

iTrader: (7)

the only thing i was thinking about was heat expansion what with so little space to play with...

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

That's really negligible so 1mm would more than cover it

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

I'm pretty sure he is referring to the gap size, talking about using a pinky (little finger) to check clearance, not informing you of the latest auto fetish.

Bealescooby

iTrader: (36)

I run these wheels with Brembos and had no issues

Steve001

iTrader: (7)

yeh, but keep an eye on future tyre fitters they can put ballance weights in the wrong place and it will take the paint off the top of the caliper