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Offline wazzah

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caliper hitting control arm
« on: May 27, 2011, 05:42:52 PM »
Hello guys

 i fitted the hq cast iron pbr calipers on to the van and now there hitting the bottom control arm on full lock.So i took abit off the control arm with the grinder and abit more and abit more and still it hits.How much do you have to take off before they dont hit.Does anyone have any pictures:) as i dont want to take to much off..

thanks in advance for your help

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Re: caliper hitting control arm
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2011, 08:07:53 PM »
hope this helps
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Re: caliper hitting control arm
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2011, 08:13:39 PM »
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Re: caliper hitting control arm
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2011, 08:14:46 PM »
Is there two ways the calliper bracket can go on, or a left and right one?

Maybe it could position the caliper up a bit giving more clearance.

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Re: caliper hitting control arm
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2011, 06:43:09 AM »
Is there two ways the calliper bracket can go on, or a left and right one?

Maybe it could position the caliper up a bit giving more clearance.

Warren

If you are using the Castlemaine conversion kit then the mounting plates have a'T' stamped on them which means 'Top'. Make sure that is at the top when you fit them.

You will see a tab of metal sticking out in Sweet Shock's bottom photo. You should only have to grind that off flush and you're good to go. If it is still hitting then you've probably got something else wrong somewhere.

Have a look through this thread. There is a bit of documentation on it and some photos so you can see if your caliper is sitting roughly in the right place.

http://www.buga.com.au/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=2&topic=220.0
« Last Edit: May 28, 2011, 06:48:34 AM by Rogue Trooper »

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Re: caliper hitting control arm
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2011, 10:48:12 AM »
i think it was a design flaw from memory.

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Re: caliper hitting control arm
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2011, 06:30:56 PM »
Thanks guys, for the help and the pics were great :)
 Think im going to strip them down again and do another check and make sure everything is on right..
And ben as for the design flaw i got them off you.. ;D ;D
No they will be ok i just needed a little guidance..

thanks again

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Re: caliper hitting control arm
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2011, 08:15:32 AM »
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And ben as for the design flaw i got them off you.
yes you did:) but i didnt design them:) i have had many vans that do this. it is just slightly restricting on your turning circle. its actually a good thing i recon. stops you really screwing the front tyres out. have a look at the angle of the tyres on full lock its crazy! and not good for tyre wear.

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Re: caliper hitting control arm
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2011, 10:04:16 AM »
yes you did:) but i didnt design them:) i have had many vans that do this. it is just slightly restricting on your turning circle. its actually a good thing i recon. stops you really screwing the front tyres out. have a look at the angle of the tyres on full lock its crazy! and not good for tyre wear.

ill pass this on to the road worthy man and see if he is ok with it.hahaha
Also i need some flares for the van and i hear your the man to ask. pm the price and some pics if youu can Ben.can you screw them on?

cheers
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Re: caliper hitting control arm
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2011, 01:19:58 PM »
i found it NOT GOOD :o as i had no brakes till i pumped them a few times after turning

 

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