New wheels mounted. Only 2-3MM clearance for brake caliper. Should i worry?

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06-18-09, 12:48 AM

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New wheels mounted. Only 2-3MM clearance for brake caliper. Should i worry?

Hi,

I just mounted my wheels and have only 2-3MM front brake caliper clearance. Should i worry? I know a spacer can solve it but the wheels are hub-centric so i really want to utilize it.

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06-18-09, 03:14 AM

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Shouldn't be anything to worry about. 2-3mm should be plenty.

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06-18-09, 03:52 AM

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no worries...

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06-18-09, 07:35 AM

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ok cool. I have my front mounted. When i spin the wheel... it does not touch the caliper... so that means i am safe yeah?

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06-18-09, 10:25 AM

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yeah if it's not touching anything and you have 2-3mm clearance over caliper, that's more than enough

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