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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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My big break kit barely does not fit, what are my options? Can I use a slight spacer or does this compromise the wheel?
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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A spacer would be fine try this place http://www.mustangwheelspacers.com/
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Thanks. That looks awesome. I got the Baer Extreme-Plus 6 piston system on its way but when I used their template, They barely hit my wheel. What size spacer do you have on? Also do they make 1/2" or 1/4" spacers?
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Well, "barely fit" is very close to "perfect fit". If they miss the wheel then you'll be ok most likely. A clearenceof1.5mm or more and you'll be fine [I was told].

I had similar issues with my Brembos except that my wheels did touch the calipers. I went for thin custom machined spacers through a local shop instead of generics although that's not to say that the mustangwheelspacer items won't be perfect

Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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will the bullet style wheels fit a 14" brake set up? if the bullets were 18"
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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I believe I read on here that somebody does have the Baer 14" setup tucked under 18".
Geez, who was that now.............. [&:]
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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ok sweet, at least i know that its POSSIBLE, now whether or il be able to do it is another story [&:]
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Well, i'd wait for definitive evidence before spending money, but as i say, I'm pretty sure it's been done because I remember considering the Baers myself but failing as my original bullits were only 17"

Old Jul 9, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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The Baer Eradispeed plus 2 kit won't clear the 18's bullits, even with a space, I believe but have not tested yet, that the Baer 14" that come with the calipers may fit with a spacer. The problem is the stock caliper being too tall.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Jaydog,

I didn't realize that Saleen had a 6-pot kit. Where did you get that setup.



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