I have a 1991 civic hatch and I just upgraded to a fastbrakes kit that uses 10.2" rotors and wilwood 4 piston calipers and was designed to fit under 14" wheels.

I installed the brake kit and my 14" HX wheels DO NOT fit. The wheel fits on the outside of the calipers, but not the front of the caliper due to the offset.

In addition, my race wheels (15" Enkei RPF1) also DO NOT fit because of the offset.

I am considering getting some wheel spacers (about 1/2 inch) which will then require extended wheels studs What do people suggest? How about the TL rear wheel studs?

 

I run RPF1 +35 wheel. I need a 2mm spacer to clear it (and still may rub a little)
The RPF1 really is a 14" face wheel, and it has lousy spoke clearance.
They are cheap and light though.

Problem with the Wilwood calipers is they stick out very close to the wheel hub.
So you need a wheel with excellent wheel center/spoke clearance.

If you dont want to change wheels, you'll need to run spacers.
I think on my 14x6 MIata wheels +40, I needed a 15mm spacer.

For 5mm , TL studs might do it. But you probably should just run
ARP studs for the hassles of installation.

 

i run a spacer to fit my hx wheels on my car
jason

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by red civic standard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I installed the brake kit and my 14" HX wheels DO NOT fit. The wheel fits on the outside of the calipers, but not the front of the caliper due to the offset.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What do you mean by "outside" and "front" of the caliper?

If the caliper is hitting the spokes of the wheel, is it possible to grind away at the caliper to gain clearance?

 

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What do you mean by "outside" and "front" of the caliper?

If the caliper is hitting the spokes of the wheel, is it possible to grind away at the caliper to gain clearance?</TD></TR></TABLE>

the caliper is hitting the spokes of the wheel. I would have to grind awa 1/2 inch of the caliper. I think I will go with the wheel spacer. Probably need 15 mm. The TL wheel stud is .41 inches longer than stock and I think should work.

Where can I order hubcentric spacers that will get them to me quick. I need them before the ITR expo.

 

i got my spacers at lane automotive right here in michigan
jason

 

I had the same issue w/ the RPF-1`s. The ID is an inch less than the actual wheel size. Anways, run a spacer.