Silver-240Z Posted January 2, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 2, 2023 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted January 2, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 2, 2023 31 minutes ago, Silver-240Z said: it rubs Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver-240Z Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted January 2, 2023 When I hit the brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted January 2, 2023 Share #4 Posted January 2, 2023 Where, not when. What is touching what? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted January 2, 2023 Share #5 Posted January 2, 2023 I'm pretty sure the brakes are supposed to rub when you hit the brakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zKars Posted January 2, 2023 Share #6 Posted January 2, 2023 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver-240Z Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted January 2, 2023 When applied the brakes make a grinding sound. No issues in corners whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted January 2, 2023 Share #8 Posted January 2, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted January 3, 2023 Share #9 Posted January 3, 2023 Something might be coming loose. Better check the things you touched when you installed the coilovers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarb Posted January 3, 2023 Share #10 Posted January 3, 2023 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyitsrama Posted January 3, 2023 Share #11 Posted January 3, 2023 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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