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Jun 19, 2007 | 02:08 PM

fredk

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Welds

I have 15 X 10 welds that I am trying to get on my 93. I have been grinding down the calipers and they still won't spin. Do I require spacers????

Thanks

Fred

Jun 19, 2007 | 02:31 PM

hookedup

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Are you using a 7 1/2" backspacing?

Yes, you'll need 5/16 spacers.

Good luck,
Dave

Jun 19, 2007 | 04:10 PM

mackeyred96

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hookedup

Are you using a 7 1/2" backspacing?

Yes, you'll need 5/16 spacers.

Good luck,
Dave

That's what I have on mine.

Jun 19, 2007 | 08:44 PM

jpee

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Don't forget longer studs !!

Jun 19, 2007 | 10:00 PM

Vic'89

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fredk

I have 15 X 10 welds that I am trying to get on my 93. I have been grinding down the calipers and they still won't spin. Do I require spacers????

Thanks

Fred

I got mine on without a spacer, but I did alot of grinding at a 45 degree angle.

Vic

Jun 20, 2007 | 02:25 AM

REDC4CORVETTE

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I ground my brakes until their was nothing left of them.
After you balance the tires you will be grinding another 1/4 off the brake.
All the fins have to come off.

Jun 20, 2007 | 07:36 AM

hookedup

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Quote:

Originally Posted by REDC4CORVETTE

I ground my brakes until their was nothing left of them.
After you balance the tires you will be grinding another 1/4 off the brake.
All the fins have to come off.

I didn't have to go that far!