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| Chris914n6 |
 May 19 2014, 08:55 PM
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Jackstands are my life.  Group: Members Posts: 3,487 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I've got a project that requires a 1" square solid spacer to locate the brake caliper further out from the mount. I recall an issue with using aluminum between 2 cast iron parts due too heat expansion or something.
The spindle and the brake caliper bracket are cast. Attached via longer shouldered bolts. Painted to prevent corrosion. Machined 6061 would actually be cheaper & lighter. I've seen AL used as brackets but sandwiched feels like a no no. |
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| Krieger |
May 20 2014, 08:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,807 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None 
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What is your biggest concern weight, cost or safety? I would think safety trumps the minor savings you would get...
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