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Im wondering if anyone else has had an issue when installing drop spindles.
After I installed them and tightened up the brake callipers it locked the disk.
As soon as i release the tension from the bolts it frees up. I tried adding a spacer as i thought it may be slightly offset but it didnt help.
I'd appreciate any ideas.
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EMPI dropped spindles??
I’m guessing they are warped.
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Do you really need dropped spindles ?
From what I’ve heard, the good ones are not cheap and the cheap ones are not good…..
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What are your calipers and discs? original or new.
Are the drop spindles brought for an early bay drum to disc conversion by any chance.? Just a silly
thought I had.
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16-10-2022, 01:02 PM
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Are they missing a washer that would pack them out?
I have heard stories of poor fit from cheaper ones.
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Have you got a backing plate on it? As JK mention that you don't have a backing plate on their drop spindles.
(Please Note You will not be able to use brake backing plates with these spindles these will increase the vehicle track by 3/4 " per side)From JK website.
The other thing you have to check is compare your old spindle with the new !
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Had same issue as Wayne noted.
With the common offset ones ( EMPI?)
Had to leave them off.
