Posted January 2, 20232 yr comment_648885 Hey guys, I just had BC Racing coilovers installed on my 240Z last week with great success. Two days ago I decided to bring the front down a bit and now it rubs when I hit the brakes. Any ideas as to what I did wrong? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 2, 20232 yr comment_648887 31 minutes ago, Silver-240Z said: it rubs Where? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 2, 20232 yr Author comment_648888 When I hit the brakes Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 2, 20232 yr comment_648889 Where, not when. What is touching what? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 2, 20232 yr comment_648890 I'm pretty sure the brakes are supposed to rub when you hit the brakes. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 2, 20232 yr comment_648892 1 hour ago, Silver-240Z said: Hey guys, I just had BC Racing coilovers installed on my 240Z last week with great success. Two days ago I decided to bring the front down a bit and now it rubs when I hit the brakes. Any ideas as to what I did wrong? You lowered the car too much. Does it rub when you turn? Or turn and going over bumps? Stop, turn the wheels full left and get out and look what’s close to what. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 2, 20232 yr Author comment_648893 When applied the brakes make a grinding sound. No issues in corners whatsoever. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 2, 20232 yr comment_648894 That sounds like something with the brakes to me. The coil overs aren't the problem. You should pull the wheels and see what's rubbing. Put a jack under the wheels/tires and put "weight" on them. Not free hanging. Look for shiny spots where the tires might be rubbing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20232 yr comment_648897 Something might be coming loose. Better check the things you touched when you installed the coilovers. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20232 yr comment_648899 Did you re-install the backing plates with the coil overs? The plate will flex if not installed correctly. The fundamental install is the same. Did you have the coilovers installed/welded at a shop? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20232 yr comment_648904 I fixed a truck this morning that had grinding when the brake was depressed.... Some of the bolts that hold the rotor to the hub had backed out, had to tap the treads, then used blue lock-tite on them... interestingly there are no snap washers on them, same on the other side... If you are rubbing while turning, or when you are over bumps, then raise the car... but like others have said, give it another look... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68073-brakes-rubbing-after-remounting-wheels/#findComment-648904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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