Wheel - Brake compatibility Question.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: High Desert Southern California
Wheel - Brake compatibility Question.
I have recently acquired a 93 Ruby LT1 and I am slowly going through it. The Ruby has 13 inch brakes in front, that were an add on. It has 17 X 9 1/2 wheels with 275/40/17 tires on all 4 corners. The rims are some kind of aftermarket and have been re-chromed in the past. I have a chance to buy original factory wheels, 17 X 8 1/2 fronts along with 17 X 9 1/2 in the rear. My question is will the 13 inch brakes be compatible with the small 17 x 8 1/2 wheels in he front???
Thanks, As I get smart about this 93 I hope I will be able to help someone in the future.
Thanks, As I get smart about this 93 I hope I will be able to help someone in the future.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: College Station TX
If they are J55 C4 brakes, they will work fine with the 8.5" Sawblade. If they are C5 brakes, you will need a 1/2" spacer along with longer wheel studs to fit an 8.5" Sawblade. A 1/4" Spacer is required to fit the 9.5" Sawblade, as well as longer wheel studs.
