Caliper Clearance

…verify disc brake caliper clearance. You should have at least 3-4mm of clearance between your wheels and the brakes on the vehicle. Step 7: Put your vehicle's transmission into neutral and turn each wheel by hand while making certain that the outer edge of the disc brake caliper doesn't touch the…

…shape of the new caliper, which will encroach on the space directly behind the spokes or face of the wheel. The combined shape of the new rotor and caliper create a profile, which must be measured and compared to the space behind the wheel to determine if sufficient clearance exists. But it's…

…steel rims) for winter use due to their low cost and durability. In many cases, steel wheels aren't available for a vehicle due to brake caliper clearance or another reason, and therefore an aluminum alloy wheel must be used instead. For a comparison between the two options, read "Steel…

…verify disc brake caliper clearance. You should have at least 3-4mm of clearance between your wheels and the brakes on the vehicle. Step 7: Put your vehicle's transmission into neutral and turn each wheel by hand while making certain that the outer edge of the disc brake caliper doesn't touch the…

…stopping ability on the track or to shorten stopping distance for safety's sake many brake upgrades result in a larger brake system rotor or caliper or both. These types of brake upgrades are sold at the Tire Rack. As a result, we have added a new aspect of wheel measurement - the area inside…

…excellent resistance to impacts, stresses and damage. The contour of the barrel and face of the wheel are designed to optimize brake clearance. This allows for the largest possible calipers and rotors within a 15" wheel. Proven in use on Group N rally cars, these wheels are truly race ready!

…14" front brakes and four-piston calipers have until now been very difficult to cost-effectively outfit for the winter. Having a design that focuses on spoke clearance as well as carefully selected offset, the Sport Edition F10 provides the necessary clearance to avoid brake interference. In…

…have many aftermarket wheel and tire options, others are a bit more challenging and require the use of specially selected wheels to clear brake calipers, avoid suspension components and offer a factory style stance. One such vehicle that comes to mind is BMW's X5. This vehicle, especially when…

…vehicle. Wheel size, offset and bolt pattern are measured and each wheel's style/spoke design, the vehicle's brake caliper shape and many other variables are checked for proper clearance and fit. Because of the numerous wheel/vehicle combinations, this often means each wheel has to be individually…