adapter vs. spacer
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adapter vs. spacer
I have 70 vette. Recently put larger tires and rims on it causing the rear tire to rub on the e-brake cable just a little bit. Don't want to reposition the e-brake mounts. Don't drive the car hard at all so I think I can use an adapter or spacer. Know the forum is sour on spacers. Does anyone have pictures of spacers and adapters so I can see the difference? Can anyone describe the difference in the absence of pictures? Also any recomendations since my driving style is docile? Best place to purchase whatever I decide to go with? Thanks for your help. Matt
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when you say remove the bracket did you mean move the bracket or is there an option to remove the bracket that i have not heard of?Also, What is the procedure for moving or removing the bracket. Is it an art or a science? Thanks
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I have used wheel spacers many times. a 1/4" flat wheel spacer will not endanger you.
If your tire sidewall contacts the e-brake cable or bracket, try grinding it down a little until you have no interferemce. If that fails, try a 1/4" spacer. Just look on SummitRacing. Make sure you mount them correctly. They have two surfaces. One faces the wheel, the other the hub.
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My cables where touching the sidewalls but the bracket had clearance. I ziptied the cable to the trailing arm to hold it away from the tire, been working for years. Even if it did rub the tire, it's not enough to damage the tire.
