Malibu Bearing

[2.0 Turbo]

I’m installing the Front Bearing Hubs today. They definitely bolt right into place. However, the issue I’m having once I installed the calipers, the rotor is hitting an won’t spin freely.

 

[TheNuker]

I think 2 of the calipers have cutouts to clear the front rotors, if I recall on my SSTC build 2 calipers fit and 2 hit the front rotors.

so be sure to check that.

nuker

 

[TheNuker]

But maybe I’m thinking about the wrong part of the bracket hitting...

Nuker

 

[2.0 Turbo]

Thanks for the reply.
Currently the rotor is hitting towards the outside.
The Rotor is from DF. The Bearing was Malibu non-ABS. Adding the plastic ring supplied from DF to the hub before installing Rotor made the issue worse. I can remove an compare to Donor unit tomorrow.
I did a quick comparison of the new Malibu Units being used in the rear to Donor Fronts an see no difference.

 

[2.0 Turbo]

Outside of Rotor is hitting the inside of the caliber

 

[2.0 Turbo]

I just watched the DF video again an the plastic ring is for 4 lug wheels. I’m building a SS an wondering if the Brake Caliber is the same for Non SS an SS Versions?

 

[TheNuker]

I just watched the DF video again an the plastic ring is for 4 lug wheels. I’m building a SS an wondering if the Brake Caliber is the same for Non SS an SS Versions?

As far as I remember the SS gets all 4 new brakes and they are basically 4 of the same caliper as the base model has on a cobalt. You should have 5 lug wheels, unless your building an SS/SC and switching to the base model 4 lug. Which you can't as easily do with a turbo car.

Nuker-

 

[socaljeff3798]

Yes a SS/SC gets 4 new calipers.

 

[Ross]

You can shim the caliper.

Brake Caliper Assembly

09 SS/TC, rear parking brake Pics are passenger side, rear brake caliper In the first pic, do I have the washer in the correct place? In the second pic, the caliper isn’t exactly centered with the brake rotor, although there is clearance on both sides. Is it close enough, or should I shim the...

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[2.0 Turbo]

Thanks for all the replies. I agree, shimming the caliber seems the way to go.

 

[PyroGuy923]

Sure you have them on the correct side? I didn't have to do anything to get mine to work.

 

[G Atsma]

FYI-
"Caliber" = Size of a gun.
"Caliper" = Brake disc squeezer.

 

[2.0 Turbo]

I believe the bearings I purchased are defective.
i added the spacers an was able to have nice clearance. However, when I spin the wheel, the Rotor moves in an out 1/8 to 3/16”. Yikes!!
I removed the Rotor an spun the Bearing an I can see the wobble.

 

[TheNuker]

I believe the bearings I purchased are defective.
i added the spacers an was able to have nice clearance. However, when I spin the wheel, the Rotor moves in an out 1/8 to 3/16”. Yikes!!
I removed the Rotor an spun the Bearing an I can see the wobble.

That will give you the off-road experience!

 

[2.0 Turbo]

I tried to save a few bucks with the Auto Shack Brand..