Actually, I haven't done it yet, but I was told just using thinner pads (stock 10.1" pads vs. stock G60 pads) would clear everything just fine. Again, I haven't done it yet, but I was told from someone who had 4 lug 11" and GLI BBS that that was all he had to do to get it clear. If so, there is no degradation in braking, other than a slightly quicker pad replacement.
Regards, Denis G. 87 gti 16v with gli bbs and 10.1"s --- Les Noriel <[email protected]> wrote: > I wouldn't do it. There are four different ways > people have accomplished > this combination of equipment. All of the > alternatives are-- in my opinion-- > a compromise to one or more components within the > braking system or wheel. > > They are: > 1. file caliper for clearance > 2. machine inside of wheel for clearance > 3. use a thinner pad and machine the sliding pins > 4. use a wheel spacer with longer bolts > > > If you absolutely have to do it, I would use a wheel > spacer. That way, you > don't have to permanently modify any of the > components and you can always > reverse the changes if they are not to your > satisfaction. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf > Of D. Spratte > Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 10:17 AM > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: [a2-16v-list] 11" Brakes under GLI BBSs > > > I know 15 is the minimum to get over 11" brakes, but > I just want to make > sure there's nothing "unusual" about my rims that > would prevent them from > fitting over the new set up. > > Thanks, > David > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. > > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above.
