Re.coupla a Questions

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

We recently mounted some new wheels on the nephew's 8V Scirocco. The
calipers hit the insides of the spokes. Clearanced those, but later went to
16V front brakes and those didn't even come close to hitting the wheels.
Something to think about if your car is an 8V and you've been thinking of
upgrading.
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "chuck blue" <sukchew@cox-internet.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 8:35 PM
Subject: Re.coupla a Questions


Dan,Yah,
 I had the trouble.
 The secret is a die grinder, a real good high speed rotary bit,patience of
a ole man and good air pressure.
Don't drive with the wheels grinding on the calipers. Remove the wheel and
locate the spot that the wheel contacts the
caliper. remove a little metal on the caliper and try the fit.if it rubs
take off some more. After you have clearance allow
for temperature expansion. I don't know which caliper that you have but you
shold be able to get the necessary clearance
without weakening the caliper.
 Be sure and inspect the wheel to be sure you don't have a problem created
by the wheel rubbing. Sever gouging can cause a weak spot.
Chuck, Ole Blue
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