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Offline Kevin71

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Re: problems with wilwood brakes hitting valve stem.
« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2015 - 05:48:37 PM »
I like them better than drilling and plugging a hole.  If I drill the wheel is chromed and I would expect I would bugger it up some.  I didn't know something like this existed.  Nothing like a problem to open you eyes.




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Re: problems with wilwood brakes hitting valve stem.
« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2015 - 06:41:17 PM »
Those are the flush mount ones I was looking for but couldn't find...they should do the trick :2thumbs:
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Re: problems with wilwood brakes hitting valve stem.
« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2015 - 06:51:16 PM »
Thanks everyone. 

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Re: problems with wilwood brakes hitting valve stem.
« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2015 - 08:14:24 PM »
I don't like the idea of wheel spacers but if you only need an 1/8" to clear, that might be an option.

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Re: problems with wilwood brakes hitting valve stem.
« Reply #19 on: May 03, 2015 - 09:28:27 PM »
Those are the flush mount ones I was looking for but couldn't find...they should do the trick :2thumbs:


Are these what you're talking about?

http://www.carid.com/mr-gasket/chrome-plated-brass-flush-mount-tire-valves-mpn-5102.html?gclid=CNj-rbv3psUCFTFp7Aod7VcA9g


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Re: problems with wilwood brakes hitting valve stem.
« Reply #20 on: May 04, 2015 - 10:22:23 AM »
It would take a 1/2" of wheel spacer to the valve stem far enough away to clear.  As to the second question yes those are the ones that are flat.  I ordered a set off ebay for half the cost of those.  I think they are the best solution until I loose the screw in stem. 

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Re: problems with wilwood brakes hitting valve stem.
« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2015 - 11:09:28 AM »
Flush mount stems?   :dunno:  keepin up with the filler tube would be a pain.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLUSH-MOUNT-VALVE-STEMS-SET-OF-4-WHEEL-VALVES-CHROME-/311005158410?hash=item48695a1c0a&vxp=mtr


I used these for quite a while until they started leaking, and they are a pain to re tighten ,you have to remove the tire to get a wrench in there ,they would work for this case, but I like the 45 degree angle posted here, that might work or as mentioned drill out the out side and put the stem on the out side.

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Re: problems with wilwood brakes hitting valve stem.
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2015 - 11:39:27 AM »
Do you think putting a clear silicone on the inside might keep them from leaking?  What do you think about drilling thru the chrome part of the rim?