I'm almost done with my disc brake conversion and need some advice.
So the rim spoke is just rubbing the caliper (cragars yay). I am using washers as a gauge for the rim spacer size I need, I want to keep the spacer as small as possible.
What is the minimum space I should have between the caliper and spoke?
Is 1/8" to little?

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I had to grind the calipers on the rear of the Valaint to clear the rims....its not unusual.

As long as they clear it doesnt matter how much.

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Yeah....Im the one who destroyed this rare, vintage automobile.....

Thanks, that is what I needed to know. My only concern was that the area on the caliper that needs grinding are the cast "supporting ribs" on the stationary side.

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Be sure to measure with a new outboard pad. As it wears, you'll get even more clearance.

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