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Old Mar 13, 2024 | 04:38 PM
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brake caliper rubbing

Hi all, I'm just starting on a 75 F250 supercab RWD and I need to replace the front brake calipers so they don't rub on my new wheels (16" x 8") Does anybody know of smaller calipers that will work?


 
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Old Mar 13, 2024 | 06:39 PM
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Not happening. Find wheels that fit. Much cheaper.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2024 | 06:43 PM
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Had same issue on my F350....stepped up to a 17" rim and problem solved. I won't grind my calipers EVER.
 
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X2 no smaller caliper out there that I know of. That truck came OEM with 16.5's. You need different off set/back spaced rims. Or yes 17's, X2 do not grind on the calipers.
 
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I went with 17 in. wheels on my F100 and don't regret it one bit.
 
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Not sure on a 2wd, but this is common on aluminum wheels on a 4x4. on them you can grind the caliper casting just a little to get clearance, you don't need much and it doesn't hurt a thing.
 
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X2---I have 16-inch Alcoa aluminum wheels on my 1976 F350 supercab, and I also had to grind a small bit off the caliper for clearance. There's a lot of "meat" on the caliper where you would be grinding.
 
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