Hey guys, I'm putting a set of 18" rims on tomorrow. I have just fitted the adjustable panhard rod and they're not scrubbing anymore with the 16" rims that are on now. Was just wondering if I will need to roll the guards with the new wheels or do i need to maybe tinker with the rod a little bit to get it perfect?
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you will most likely need to roll your guards my friend.... im assuming your car is on super/ultra lows which will mean you have to roll your guards... other than that 18's are an easy fit
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depends on the offset of the rims and width of the tyres. i guess, i would rather roll them than risk ripping of some chunks of rubber and damagiing your guards, (seen it happen before). there's a guide to doing it on here somewhere...
yeah roll ur guards on rear the worst spot will be the plastic strip near back of rear guard it will mostly hit that and maybe roll the front too just to be safe.
def roll your guards. i just put 18 x 8 on mine. just scraps on v hard cornering. all good otherwise. front had to be modified a bit because of a different offset to the VE. you can use a hammer to dent the underneath of the front strut if you need to get the clearance.
Ok so i put the rims on, and perfect. Didn't even have to re-adjust the panhard rod. What i do notice though is that there seems to be some sort of pressure on the front brakes. When i am slowing down, the brakes seem to be applying themselves, i can the brakes scraping. why??
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Ok so i put the rims on, and perfect. Didn't even have to re-adjust the panhard rod. What i do notice though is that there seems to be some sort of pressure on the front brakes. When i am slowing down, the brakes seem to be applying themselves, i can the brakes scraping. why??
What do you mean by applying themselves? Do they have enough clearance from the spokes?
yeah, i changed them all over prior to putting the rims on..
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What do you mean by applying themselves? Do they have enough clearance from the spokes?
Yeah mate, there is plenty of room.
you need to push the piston in the brake in as far as it goes before you put them back on..with a clamp or something! if you keep driving it then your pads will melt into your disk..it happened to me awhile back
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yeah already did that. couldn't get the new pads on otherwise. But i pushed them back as far as they would go.
you might have to do it again..
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you need to push the piston in the brake in as far as it goes before you put them back on..with a clamp or something! if you keep driving it then your pads will melt into your disk..it happened to me awhile back
What are you talking about? The only problem with not pushing pistons back into the bores is you might not be able to fit the caliper over the rotor. Did you bed the pads and rotors in properly?
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yeah already did that. couldn't get the new pads on otherwise. But i pushed them back as far as they would go.
What kind of calipers are you using mate? Could be seized slides if you have them.
If you don't know their history then you might wanna pull them off and rebuild them to be sure their good.
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What are you talking about? The only problem with not pushing pistons back into the bores is you might not be able to fit the caliper over the rotor. Did you bed the pads and rotors in properly?
What kind of calipers are you using mate? Could be seized slides if you have them.
If you don't know their history then you might wanna pull them off and rebuild them to be sure their good.
well i melted my pads into my disk by not pushing the piston properly..but yeh they could be seized if they have been sittin for ages!!
I got the car off my oldies who were the only owners. Car was serviced regularly. Everything was done as per normal. I've changed my own brakes 4 years and never had a problem til i decided to put 18's on.
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well i melted my pads into my disk by not pushing the piston properly..but yeh they could be seized if they have been sittin for ages!!
Sounds like someones been telling you bullsh*t mate. Pads don't melt for a start, and they certainly can't "melt into the disc". And even if they could do either of those things it would have absolutely nothing to do with where the pistons were located in the bores at the time of installation.
