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Reply to "What is involved with changing to outside hats?"

Hey Steve

The disks (rotors) must be centered within the gap of the calipers. When you're moving parts around, there are two ways to accomplish this:

  • Reposition the calipers with offset brackets.
  • Use hats of different depth, so the disks remain in the same position they were in before you moved their mounting position.


I don't think the thickness of the hats warrant replacing the wheel studs. But the wheels and tires are a more complicated subject.

The front Campy clones I am familiar with could be spaced outward 6mm without issue so long as the front of the car isn't lowered too much. If the rear wheels are shod with 335/35ZR17 tires, then the tires already hang outside the fenders by about 5mm. Can they go any further? I don't know. Would they look good hanging outside the fenders by 11mm?

If you're purchasing new brakes (especially needed at the rear) I'd recommend contacting SACC, Scott has this all worked out. I would enjoy learning whatever you learn on the subject!

-G
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