Tiny wheel spacers?
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Tiny wheel spacers?
So according to GM Z06 brakes will not fit without 4mm more room from the face.
Based on what I have see I'm going with the Z06 brakes this winter. Some say it does fit. So not sure if GM says 4mm for engineering/safety reasons or they really just do not fit.
Seems like a 4-5 mm spacer is a easy fix without really pushing the wheels out.
Based on what I have see I'm going with the Z06 brakes this winter. Some say it does fit. So not sure if GM says 4mm for engineering/safety reasons or they really just do not fit.
Seems like a 4-5 mm spacer is a easy fix without really pushing the wheels out.
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Corvette Z06 Brake Kits (Iron Rotors) for Stingray with Z51*
Designed for Stingray models equipped with the Z51 package, they feature the Z06’s standard, two-piece and slotted iron rotors – measuring 14.6-in. x 1.3-in (370mm x 34mm) for the front rotors and 14.4-in. x 1-in. (365mm x 26mm) for the rear. The front kit uses aluminum monoblock six-piston calipers, while the rear kit features four-piston fixed calipers. The front calipers also feature vented pistons for improved pad and brake fluid cooling. They also offer differentiated piston diameters of 30mm, 34mm and 38mm (leading to trailing), for more even pad pressure for improved pad wear. These brakes will not fit under base Stingray or Z51 wheels. They require a minimum of 4mm wheel clearance between the outboard face of the caliper and the inner wheel spokes.
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I read that same section and thought the same thing as you. Im curious to know if they really will clear or not. My gut tells me they will clear, but with only a smidge of clearance..
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Most say 2mm minimum space.
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If you use 4mm spacers, your original equipment wheels will remain in contact with the hub-centric with 1.5mm of connection. If you go to 6mm, your wheels will be off of the hub-centric by .5mm and you'll be putting all of the vertical loading onto the studs.
Keep in mind, the studs are engineered to deliver the clamping force (tension) to hold the wheels on. They aren't intended to resolve the forces of shear, which your studs will experience if you choose to lose contact with the hub-centric. These forces exerted on the studs can lead to stud failure due to fatigue.
Also, be sure your preserve a hub-centric connection with any aftermarket wheel you may select.
Keep in mind, the studs are engineered to deliver the clamping force (tension) to hold the wheels on. They aren't intended to resolve the forces of shear, which your studs will experience if you choose to lose contact with the hub-centric. These forces exerted on the studs can lead to stud failure due to fatigue.
Also, be sure your preserve a hub-centric connection with any aftermarket wheel you may select.
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