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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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I put some newer Ford rims on my 79 and they seem to rub on the brake calipers.
I see lots of 70's Fords with newer rims , do they all rub or is there something diffrent about mine?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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What size are the new ones and what size were the old ones?
 
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Take a grinder armed with a 60-grit flap wheel to the caliper.
 
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
Take a grinder armed with a 60-grit flap wheel to the caliper.
Thanks............
 
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