 Volvo brake calipers, How to get caliper to sit in further |
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| Steve1956 |
 Jan 30 2026, 12:23 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 4-November 22 From: Morocco,Indiana Member No.: 26,966 Region Association: None  |
Ok,so Ive read a thread on the pros and cons of this. I have the 240 calipers installed and lines hooked up. they rubbed on my Pedrini style wheels so I bought 6mm wheel spacers and that fixed the problem. But recently bought a set Of Fuchs with Vredestein
tires that I want to run. The Fuchs rub the caliper,doubled up the wheel spacer and they still rubbed. Ground some clearance on the caliper frame to no avail. I saw a guy on one of these forums that was making brackets to move the caliper inward. This would solve both problems. Any thoughts? |
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| rick 918-S |
Jan 30 2026, 01:36 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,184 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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IMHO unless you are increasing the unsprung weight (heavier wheels- larger diameter tires with an increased contact patch) Volvo 4 piston calipers are completely unnecessary. Pull those off and put the stock brakes back on.
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| yeahmag |
Jan 30 2026, 01:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California
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Just to put this in perspective. I race with 911 M calipers and good pads. Unless racing with big HP those are unnecessary. If you are racing, you'll find yourself more focused on heat management than the number of pistons.
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