SLK/R170: big brake problem
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just put on set of brembo big brakes have 19" rims w/35 offset rims are hitting the caliper will try 10mm center spacer also i have h&r sport spring should i use the largest rubber spacer on the spring so the wheel clears the well without rubbing the fender, please need help
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06' Clk 500 Cabriolet, 01' CL 55, 00' Clk 430
just put on set of brembo big brakes have 19" rims w/35 offset rims are hitting the caliper will try 10mm center spacer
should i use the largest rubber spacer on the spring so the wheel clears the well without rubbing the fender, please need help
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'02 SLK32 AMG
Re: big brake problem
Originally posted by manliz
just put on set of brembo big brakes have 19" rims w/35 offset rims are hitting the caliper will try 10mm center spacer.
just put on set of brembo big brakes have 19" rims w/35 offset rims are hitting the caliper will try 10mm center spacer.
also i have h&r sport spring should i use the largest rubber spacer on the spring so the wheel clears the well without rubbing the fender, please need help
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06' Clk 500 Cabriolet, 01' CL 55, 00' Clk 430
Can you get by with a smaller spacer (if a smaller spacer exists)?
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Originally posted by Clk&Slk
The next smaller would be 5 mm. I do not recommend 5 mm spacer because it not "hub-cemetric" (no lip). It will cause vibration due to the wheel is not center onto the hub. You can alway order custom spacer.
The next smaller would be 5 mm. I do not recommend 5 mm spacer because it not "hub-cemetric" (no lip). It will cause vibration due to the wheel is not center onto the hub. You can alway order custom spacer.
Hmmmm. CLK&SLK. Is that you, Linh?