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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 01:40 PM
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Gp2 calipers on R53

Im getting ready to install Gp2 calipers on my R53 with S-lites wheels
does anyone what size of spacers are needed .
 
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 02:16 PM
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Will depend on what wheels you have. If your wheels fit a GP2 no spacer will be needed.

Also you will need a set of our stainless lines to hook them up
https://www.waymotorworks.com/stainl...rsion-kit.html
 
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 07:31 PM
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R85 s-lites for now with Gp2 calipers on the front
​​​I think someone used 15mm spacers all around.
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mereco
R85 s-lites for now with Gp2 calipers on the front
​​​I think someone used 15mm spacers all around.
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S lites are terrible for fitting ANY big brakes as the spokes are so large they always hit the calipers. I'd consider a set of aftermarket wheels as the cost of spacers and studs will offset some of them.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 11:08 PM
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Like Way says, tough with the s-lites. I researched this for months and weeks, and eventually gave up on the idea, and just picked up a set of R56 S brakes instead (i.e. R53 JCW brakes)
 
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 08:32 AM
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im not giving up that easy ....Im just buying time,down the road I will buy some wheels that fit the gp2
 
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 01:28 PM
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I used 15mm spacers, my bet is with the S lites they will need that also. I test R91's and R113 and R112. They all needed 15mm or higher.
 
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