Grinding brake calipers to fit 15X10 Bogarts

[SWThomas]

I've been doing some searching on this subject and have found some good info. I'm getting ready to fit my Bogarts and this will require me to grind down my brake calipers. I've read about a few different methods and I just wanted to get some current opinions on the best way to do this. I've heard that an angle-grinder would work good. I've also heard something about JDM using a method of removing some of the brake rotor and then relocating the caliper bracket further down to make room for the rims. What do you guys think?

[05Saleen]

If they are on the front wheels you can use wheel spacers. My son did his with an angle grinder and it did fine. Be careful with the backspacing that is why I was saying wheel spacers. He used 1/4" ***Don't use wheel spacers on the rear. Illegal in the IHRA. You can put paint on the caliper or grease and see where you need to grind off if it is rubbing the inside of the rim.

[SWThomas]

If they are on the front wheels you can use wheel spacers. My son did his with an angle grinder and it did fine. Be careful with the backspacing that is why I was saying wheel spacers. He used 1/4" ***Don't use wheel spacers on the rear. Illegal in the IHRA. You can put paint on the caliper or grease and see where you need to grind off if it is rubbing the inside of the rim.

Thanks for the info. The fronts fit pretty good. I'm pretty sure I won't need to grind them and I'll get away with just using some 1/4" spacers. The rears are the ones that are gonna need some serious grinding.

[Whaler]

Randy and Mike ground the ones on Mikes truck down. Maybe they will chime in.

[1iron]

I used a 90 degree angle die grinder with surface conditioning discs. It was quick and easy.

Paul