Baer Decelerator Problem/Question
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St. Jude Donor '11
Baer Eradispeed Problem/Question
So I bought the Baer Rear Eradispeed Plus 2 rotor with the caliper relocation brackets for the rear. Awesome right? Wrong. Installed them and now my aftermarket wheels won't fit on them! Argh. I tried to space out the wheels with a 5/16" spacer but they still won't clear and I'm running out of stud.
Next option is to take them off and put the stock size rotors back on. I was wondering if Baer makes a two piece stock size Eradispeed rotor for the rear so I can have them at least match the fronts.
Any other options?
Might just have to go to Decelerator rotors on the rear if all else fails Any help is appreciated!
This sucks.
Next option is to take them off and put the stock size rotors back on. I was wondering if Baer makes a two piece stock size Eradispeed rotor for the rear so I can have them at least match the fronts.
Any other options?
Might just have to go to Decelerator rotors on the rear if all else fails Any help is appreciated!
This sucks.
Last edited by VJD2; Jul 21, 2012 at 10:01 AM.
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If you had this issue with stock wheels they would be at fault. But with aftermarket they will tell you that its the buyers responsibility to verify fitment before install. But they may be cool and work with you.
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Thanks guys. I had told the guy the specs on the wheels so I'm alittle upset about that but oh well.
I'm just wondering now if they make Eradispeed two piece for the rear in the stock size. Can't seem to get a definate answer.
I'm just wondering now if they make Eradispeed two piece for the rear in the stock size. Can't seem to get a definate answer.
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You don't say the size and backspacing of your wheels. I have the two-piece Baer +2s as well, with iForge 19x11 Aero, and when I installed the rotors, and the relocation kit, the wheels hit the stock calipers. I just ground off the high point on the calipers; maybe about an 1/8", and then repainted them with high temp paint. They still look perfect after 6 years. The area of the caliper was a ridge right in the center, and there was plenty of material to safely remove, and not affect the strength of the caliper.
Here's a side view of the rotors.
Here's a side view of the rotors.
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You don't say the size and backspacing of your wheels. I have the two-piece Baer +2s as well, with iForge 19x11 Aero, and when I installed the rotors, and the relocation kit, the wheels hit the stock calipers. I just ground off the high point on the calipers; maybe about an 1/8", and then repainted them with high temp paint. They still look perfect after 6 years. The area of the caliper was a ridge right in the center, and there was plenty of material to safely remove, and not affect the strength of the caliper.
I had to do the exact same with my rear Bear's with my CCW's.
Details and pics on my web site.
www.ToqueZ06.com
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With the 5/16th spacer that nub on top of the rotor still hits, before the spacer the entire caliper hit.
I just got my calipers back from TPS Mak for powder coating so I'm really hesitate about grinding them and ruining the powder coating I just paid for. Argh!!
I have Ruff Racing R280 20" on the back.
I just got my calipers back from TPS Mak for powder coating so I'm really hesitate about grinding them and ruining the powder coating I just paid for. Argh!!
I have Ruff Racing R280 20" on the back.
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With the 5/16th spacer that nub on top of the rotor still hits, before the spacer the entire caliper hit.
I just got my calipers back from TPS Mak for powder coating so I'm really hesitate about grinding them and ruining the powder coating I just paid for. Argh!!
I have Ruff Racing R280 20" on the back.
I just got my calipers back from TPS Mak for powder coating so I'm really hesitate about grinding them and ruining the powder coating I just paid for. Argh!!
I have Ruff Racing R280 20" on the back.
Then you can use a spacer that works. And no grinding.
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I was too impatient to wait for special parts, and I didn't want to use spacers. Really, it's pretty easy to just grind and repaint. Sorry about the powdercoating, but you won't be able to tell the difference with rattle-can touchup.
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I'm with you zee. I don't feel like tearing apart the spindles and putting studs in/ using spacers or having the wheels moved out any further.
I'm wondering if I can have that one spot repowder coated locally. I'm really OCD when it comes to stuff like this.
I'd love to keep the big brakes but what a pain this is turning out to be and I'm loosing precious cruising time!
I'm wondering if I can have that one spot repowder coated locally. I'm really OCD when it comes to stuff like this.
I'd love to keep the big brakes but what a pain this is turning out to be and I'm loosing precious cruising time!
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With the 5/16th spacer that nub on top of the rotor still hits, before the spacer the entire caliper hit.
I just got my calipers back from TPS Mak for powder coating so I'm really hesitate about grinding them and ruining the powder coating I just paid for. Argh!!
I have Ruff Racing R280 20" on the back.
I just got my calipers back from TPS Mak for powder coating so I'm really hesitate about grinding them and ruining the powder coating I just paid for. Argh!!
I have Ruff Racing R280 20" on the back.
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St. Jude Donor '11
Man, I can't believe you're having trouble with clearance on 20" wheels. Are they touching on the rim, or spokes? On Toque's 2nd to last pic, looks like mine did before grinding, but if it's the spokes that're your problem, maybe you could notch the backs of the spokes, and it not be visible from the front? Lots more work than just grinding the calipers, but maybe an option? My iForge 19s were supposed to clear BBKs, but, as I found out, didn't.
The spokes are the issue. They curve in and hit the caliper. I'd rather not mess with the wheels, notching them seems like a bad idea. I'd rather just grind down the caliper, smooth it out and have it recoated.
The easy way at this point is to just take them off, sell the rears and buy stock size rotors. This is turning into a real pita.
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You are telling me! I thought I'd have no issues at all.
The spokes are the issue. They curve in and hit the caliper. I'd rather not mess with the wheels, notching them seems like a bad idea. I'd rather just grind down the caliper, smooth it out and have it recoated.
The easy way at this point is to just take them off, sell the rears and buy stock size rotors. This is turning into a real pita.
The spokes are the issue. They curve in and hit the caliper. I'd rather not mess with the wheels, notching them seems like a bad idea. I'd rather just grind down the caliper, smooth it out and have it recoated.
The easy way at this point is to just take them off, sell the rears and buy stock size rotors. This is turning into a real pita.
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Ya this is all really unfortunate. I was really looking forward to the big wheel/big brake look but I guess it wasn't meant to be.
Probably just going to get the stock size. Maybe down the road I'll mess with these again.
Thanks for the help on this issue.
Probably just going to get the stock size. Maybe down the road I'll mess with these again.
Thanks for the help on this issue.