Grinding front Calipers for clearance

[Caddy7]

I just bought a set of B7S4 18" (S-line) wheels, now the front caliper is tuching the spokes.

The wheels have offset 35, I want to minimize the use of spacers.

So the question is:
Would shaving of a few mm off the calipers be a good idea or a really bad one??

[MacDaddy]

I won't say if you should do it, but i would do it.

[Caddy7]

Thanks for the input... I think it look strong enough to cut som off it, but has anyone tried?

[D Lo]

I took off about 2mm on my A6 to clear my front wheels (+35mm offset), but I don't have HP2 calipers.

[Overboostin]

its fine to take a little off

[revhards4]

took 3-4mm off mine, no big deal

[BurnAll4S4]

agreed. did it on my se-r sentra. go for it if you really want to fit them. or just get some spacers (i know you say you dont want to)

[Caddy7]

Thanks guys,


Any objections before I start grinding away??

[Sleeeper X]

Thanks guys,


Any objections before I start grinding away??

Would you care to buy my ACME anvil and dynamite?

[Rated S]

I have those same wheels and they are actually ET43. I put on 8mm spacers upfront as opposed to grinding my caliper. I also recall having to use a spacer in the back (I'm pretty dumped, though) to clear the bar, 20mm spacer back there.

[Caddy7]

I just finished the install.

Grinded 3-4mm and still had to use 5mm spacers (and new bolts). My brakepads are new so that might have contributed to an even tighter fit. In the rear I did not need spacers but I used same 5mm there also just for consistency.

First I tried stacking 2x5mm (10mm) in the front, this cleared the brakes but stack out to much. I am pretty sure my wheels are ET35.

[S4_NE]

it shouled say on them some were what they are, for example my ottie's have it stamped on them and my stocker as well, just look them over real good and you will fiend them, My et 35 rims clear with no issues at all with new brake pads, think yours is less than 35 good luck