[rebel-builders] caliper interference / oversize tires

[Dale Fultz]

Ralph if you send me photos and need something made at a machine shop I can
do it for you to keep your project moving.. If we all work together it is a
much smaller world to be working in... Dale SR-033 N269DF




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[Jesse Jenks]

A ring spacer would be my preference too (actually a thicker extrusion would be my first choice...) but it seems like a lot of extra work when you consider that the existing spacer only contacts the rim at bolt holes anyway. That's why I think washers would be fine. I am shooting for 1/4" as well.
As for my issue with MAM, Jeff says I have to pay an annual $100. fee for tech support now because I didn't purchase that portion of my kit directly from the factory (I got it from Wayne). That made me a bit upset. I would rather give my money to Mike Davis, as this list has been infinitely more helpful than MAM.
Jesse.

From: rebaker@sc.rr.com
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] caliper interference / oversize tires
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:40:09 -0500

Jesse,
I would not personally grind the caliper as without careful measurement it would be easy to grind into the fluid chamber. A spacer seems initially to be best. My preference would be to make a ring spacer, not washers. I did hear right back from Jeff at MAM and he asked for some pictures - which is reasonable. Those will be done tomorrow along with tire reversal on the rim. That will also allow for evaluation of how best to spacer the tire from the brake disc. My concern is bearing spacing/preload as well. It seems that 1/4" clearance would be a minimum to allow for soft tires and landing deflection.

Longer bolts should not be an issue once the proper length is determined. I will let the group know what the final solution is. Going back down in tire size is not really acceptable.
Ralph Baker



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[Wayne G. O'Shea]

SAY WHAT ! Someone that bought 1/3rd of the kit direct from MAM and the
balance from a brand new, in the crate, kit from me...that I of course
bought from MAM. Gimmie a %*@&*( break !

I guess I need to stop answering my phone and email........ and then we'll
see what their tech support really costs them in man hours.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jesse Jenks" <jessejenks@hotmail.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 10:58 PM
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] caliper interference / oversize tires

A ring spacer would be my preference too (actually a thicker extrusion
would be my first choice...) but it seems like a lot of extra work when
you consider that the existing spacer only contacts the rim at bolt holes
anyway. That's why I think washers would be fine. I am shooting for 1/4"
as well.
As for my issue with MAM, Jeff says I have to pay an annual $100. fee for
tech support now because I didn't purchase that portion of my kit directly
from the factory (I got it from Wayne). That made me a bit upset. I would
rather give my money to Mike Davis, as this list has been infinitely more
helpful than MAM.
Jesse.

From: rebaker@sc.rr.com
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] caliper interference / oversize tires
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:40:09 -0500

Jesse,
I would not personally grind the caliper as without careful measurement
it would be easy to grind into the fluid chamber. A spacer seems
initially to be best. My preference would be to make a ring spacer, not
washers. I did hear right back from Jeff at MAM and he asked for some
pictures - which is reasonable. Those will be done tomorrow along with
tire reversal on the rim. That will also allow for evaluation of how
best to spacer the tire from the brake disc. My concern is bearing
spacing/preload as well. It seems that 1/4" clearance would be a minimum
to allow for soft tires and landing deflection.

Longer bolts should not be an issue once the proper length is determined.
I will let the group know what the final solution is. Going back down in
tire size is not really acceptable.
Ralph Baker



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