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Old 02-14-07, 06:30 PM
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Default GS brake caliper clearance...

I feel like such a newbie asking this but I searched already.

From the standard GS brake caliper in front, I have roughly 3/4 of an inch between my caliper and my wheel spokes...

Anyone know what BBK would fit??

Thanks!
Old 02-14-07, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cliffud
I feel like such a newbie asking this but I searched already.

From the standard GS brake caliper in front, I have roughly 3/4 of an inch between my caliper and my wheel spokes...

Anyone know what BBK would fit??

Thanks!
i have the rotora 4 wheel bbk and i think they are the smallest machined caliper available at least they were when i bought my bbk
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i'd say unlikely, cliff. at least the larger ones like stoptech, brembo, supra, they probably need more clearance
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on a side note: only SOME 18" rims clear bbk, so i think stock rims would be a problem.
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to clarify...

bbk with 13.5" rotors or below will clear by 17s in terms of diameter, so supra tt and ap racing 13.5" setup have no issues. for example that's why the supra tt 17s can clear both brakes no problem

anything 14" or larger in rotor size you need 18s or above to clear the overall diameter

however, that clearance has nothing to do with caliper clearance, which is determined by disk type. and that has nothing to do with 17s or 18s or 19s
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What size wheels are you running? IF you have stock 17's i think a 5mm spacer will work to clear Supra TT and maybe rotora? GL
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Originally Posted by rominl
however, that clearance has nothing to do with caliper clearance, which is determined by disk type. and that has nothing to do with 17s or 18s or 19s
Exactly as stated by rominl. Only a high disk rim will have adequate caliper clearance.
I have Supra TT brakes but I also have 19" Blitz Z3's in Supra fitment.

For stock rims you'll need a spacer and depending might have to shave the caliper. Thats what my boy did on his SC.
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