hachiroku

hey guys,
when properly installed is the factory dust cap supposed to sit flush? I can't seem to get the cap to go any further but I'm not using any factory service type tool. my track wheels are coming into contact with the dust cap unless it is able to sit flush. trying not to have the center of the wheels machined out if possible.

bobgodd

I'm pretty sure that's the way they are, I remember mine had a small gap. Also, just watched a few brake change videos on YouTube and they all look like there's a small gap as well.

hachiroku

ok thanks...i'll have to have my front track wheels machined then.

feeshta

It's the way they are designed. The gap is there so you can get a tool in to remove the cap. Just had to adjust my front left wheel bearing about 3 weeks ago.

tlambert

If possible, why not cut/machine the back of the cap where it goes inside the rotor? That might allow it to sit flush on the rotor. Much easier than machining the wheels.

hachiroku

i thought about that...but did also think as mentioned...would i have issues removing the cap.

in the end...i'll probably machine my wheels. they're track wheels anyway and on the track you aren't supposed to run wheel center caps.

machild

I have had to remove the subject cap on many cars over the years. Some caps don't have any air cap and they always come off. I typically use my thinnest cold chisel and work my way around the circumference. Soon enough there is a enough air gap to get something it there to pop the cap off. I would not worry about trimming it so that it will fully seat - as long as it does not come in contact with the spindle nut or the spindle end - whatever protrudes the most.

Yuille36

Why not grind the 3mm or so off, using a sander. That seems like the easiest solution.

machild

Yep, and chamfer the outside leading edge a bit to ease installation.

hachiroku

don't have a sander...but with the amount of space i have with my 19's it either will or won't fit even if sitting flush...its literally that close. i'd rather not waste the effort in this situation. any cause for a wheel to not sit square could be dangerous.

oneslow55

You can do what i did I used a 24 mm socket set in the middle and dented it using a hammer for clearance with my rims setup...I had to use a little spacer to clear my perch since I'm 2.8 inches lowered on sport mode and I removed he cap fully..The rims have a dust cap that serve a purpose similar if you don't live in very sandy areas it's fine without the center bearing grease cap.

Saurabh914

Here’s mine. Looks like yours is out by a few mm’s.