Re:Rear diskbrake conversion

Up to this moment I found two issues whilst installing my conversion kit. First issue was the custom made bracket had slightly incorrect distance between the holes for the bolts of the Renault calipers. Not too far off, maybe 0.5-1.0mm but it was enough to ruin the threads of one bolt. Enlargened one of the holes from 12mm to 13mm did the trick! Sorted.
But with this 2nd issue I feel I hit a road block. Standard alloy wheels and no clearance around the caliper. It's now locked on balancing weights on both wheels...from the other (visible) side it might have 0.5mm clearance....





I guess it's not just my bad luck so may I ask those more experienced members, who has the very same kit to advice on what should I do next? Crying and giving it up not an option!

Firstly consider fitting balance beads
Second some people had same issues with 15" alloys
They shaved a couple of mm of top of caliper

Thanks for the advice.

Ha-ha. I must say it's my bad luck again...

This is what I seen and bought:
www.jimnybits.com/jimny-rear-disc-conver...full-bundle-kit.html

'Note Will not fit certain wheels without wheel spacers or calliper modification

So far we have found out vitara alloy wheels won't fit without some small calliper grinding

Will not fit 2014 models on with the 4 line brake hose setup (we are working on this model)'

And this is what I've just discovered:

www.jimnybits.com/jimny-rear-brake-disc-conversion-kit.html

'So far we have found out vitara alloy wheels and VVT Jimny won't fit without some small caliper grinding'

I have VVT Jimny so no wonder why it does not fit. I will remove the weights and carefully grind a bit tomorrow.

I enlarged the holes on my brackets & shaved the top of the calliper - I called Jimnybits and that seemed to be the way for most people.

Be careful with the grinder, the metal is very soft - shouldn't take too long.

I'm running wider steel wheels and also had to take a grinder to my calipers to provide some clearance. Only took a couple of passes with a grinding disc.

Thank you all for your constructive comments guys!

ahtr
I noticed some really nice transformation in your green laner build! Including how to shave the calipers