Wheels Hitting Rear Brakes

[Philr32]

Hi, my wheels only just hit my rear brakes, I put on a 5mm(ish) spacer which solved the problem and now there's plenty of room, however the wheel already sat out of the guard a little bit and does so even more now. I've hear of people grinding back the caliper a little bit to solve this issue. I'm fairly hesitant about doing this, what does everyone else think, safe to shave off a few mil? It hits where the piston is (the circle basically). I would prefer not to buy new wheels but if i have to, to keep the car safe. Its not an offset issue it's a spoke design issue.

[Hank Scorpio]

Buy new wheels that clear the caliper properly.

[Philr32]

Lol I figured that would be the answer

[Taleb Tyres]

try going a 3mm spacer, maybe get the rear guards rolled to give you a bit more clearance on the outside rim, grinding calipers is kind of a steer clear area, but if its just touching then it should do the trick.

[GTSBoy]

The only bit of the caliper that is "safe" to remove metal from is the raised NISSAN lettering. Anything else is structural/wet.

[NRV155]

You can also try shaving the rear of the wheels (part that sits on hub). I had this done with my mr2 with no structual issues. Only worries may be bolt holes depending on how much you want to shave off.

[GTSBoy]

That would make his problem worse. He'd actually need to sjave the backs of the spokes to gain more clearance.

[Philr32]

Thanks guys, I will be looking for thinner spacers (not that mine are really that thick) and yep will be looking at rolling guards.

[NRV155]

That would make his problem worse. He'd actually need to sjave the backs of the spokes to gain more clearance.

Lol. Yeah it would. I was thinking it was a guard clearance issue when i was replying. New born was crying while i was reading.