Varga caliper hitting my 4 lug Sprintstars

1961bluebug

When installing a front disc brake kit I ran into a problem. My 4 lug Sprintstar wheel is rubbing/brushing against newly installed Varga/TRW caliper. The critical point is the outside edge of the little "bump" or "nipple" visible on the pic. Is it safe to grind a little bit off the caliper? What is hiding behind that little bump? What is a safe clearance between caliper and wheel/rim?

Thank you.

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sbnova · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject:

I had a bit of interference with my 4 lug sprintstarshitting my caliper too. I think it was the spot your referring to. I ground mine down just enough to clear and it worked out fine.
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1961bluebug · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject:

by chance, do you have a pic of your clearanced caliper? Thanks, Jan.
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1961bluebug · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject:

nevermind, this answered my question: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=246637&highlight=varga+caliper
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