Brake Spacer Material

[Lewis's Friend]

This is really a question for a future bit of work. I've just bought some fiesta st150 front brakes, and over the winter intend to fit them.

I need to have a spacer made up for the calipers, and I was wondering whether there is any reason not to make it from anodised aluminium? The only reason I could think not to is if the steel hub/caliper could end up damaging the aluminium of the spacer.

As always, all thoughts welcome.

[Lewis's Friend]

The fiesta calipers are indeed steel. As I say, while I have bought the bits I only intend to be doing this over the great winter lay-up!

You make a good point, I think the spacer will be steel. I thought of Ali as it would be lighter (but for such a small item I guess the benefit would be negligible), and easier to machine.

Cheers for the thoughts.

[Lewis's Friend]

I do need to do a bit more research, and over the winter I intend to mock up the setup and see I about disc offsets etc.

I have seen people taking cuts out of their discs to get clearance, which if possible I want to avoid so that disc replacement is always just bolt on.

Clearance between track rod end and wheel weights obviously il have to judge nearer the time.

I will document what I end up doing though, as I've found other people's threads very useful so will try to return the favour!