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JohnE
04-21-2015, 07:34 PM
I recently installed Zack's big brakes on my car. By the way, they are outstanding improvement! Worth doing for sure.

Now these aren't just and blot up and go kind of thing. You must do some clearancing of parts to install correctly. You'll need to be handy with a die grinder.


After a few drives, I noticed an occasional binding noise, while turning in a parking lot. Put the car in the air and noticed that the aluminum caliper spacers were contacting the MOOG sway bar end links. -see pic- Keep in mind that when the suspension compresses, the endlink is pushed back farther than in these shots.

So, l performed a little more clearancing work on the adapters. Wound up leaving the Zerk fitting off of the drivers side as well. I just sealed the hole.




So anyway, check your cars as well. Likely you'll need to tweak yours as well.


John

JBeezy
04-21-2015, 07:38 PM
No issues here, but thanks for the info

Comin' in Hot
04-21-2015, 07:41 PM
I had the same problem with my Baer brakes, and figured I'll have the same issue when I install this kit.

MOTOWN
04-21-2015, 07:54 PM
My Baer setup did the same thing , just need to clearance the bracket a bit if your running the MOOG sway bar links.

myrodr
04-22-2015, 10:16 AM
Thanks will check this when I do my brakes

chief455
04-22-2015, 05:11 PM
Top tip - will remember this during my install :)

burt ragio
04-22-2015, 05:38 PM
Great info thanks for the tips & photo's.