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Brakes/Rims: How close is too close

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Old 01-22-2008, 06:58 PM
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Brakes/Rims: How close is too close

Do the AMG calipers expand much when hot? I am looking at a rim that spins freely, but clears the caliper face by about 2mm. Is it enough?

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Seems reasonable. You can barely fit a credit card between the rim and caliper on my S4 (stock set-up).
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same here so far no problmes

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