Need help w/ HREs

[grayman]

Got a set of HRE 543s, 19". Were on a GTS. Trying to put on my SRT. Fronts are fine, rears are the problem. They clear the calipers fine but the e-brake connection cable has about a 1mm interference. Can this be articulated to not interfere...looks like some allen connections that might work but not sure. Or do I need some sort of ebrake relocation??? Any info appreciated.

 

[Viper IV]

You can buy an e-brake relocation kit or take off the braket and have it machined down like I did.

 

[grayman]

After you machined bracket, how much clearance did you have between it and the rim? Wouldnt think you would need much but the stock rims have at least 1/4" of clearance and I would be unable to machine the bracket that much. There looks to only be maybe 1/8" or so that I could machine. That would be enough but would leave only about that much clearance. Am I confusing enough???

 

[Anthony - 98 GTS]

You should be fine with the 1/8" clearance.

 

[VIPER D]

After the ebrake relocate kit, you can even use 18 inch rims as well.



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[Viper IV]

I'm running 18" HRE'S in the rear with the machine work. All you need to do is clear the e-brake cable. No rerouting of the cable to an uncomfortable position just to make it fit.
Rob

 

[grayman]

Rob,
Exactly what piece did you have machined and how?

 

[Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder]

I would not buy HRE's due to the caliper fit issue. Had a similar problem with my 99ACR and HRE 18 wheels.

 

[Viper IV]

Grayman, The bracket that the e-brake cable comes out of. I sent you a picture. Sorry I don't know how to post it.
Fred, yes I needed a spacer to help the wheel clear the brake caliper also.

 

[Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder]

My fix was to sell the HRE's and bought BBS's. Had zero problems with the BBS's.

I called HRE (purchased wheels at VOI in LV in 99.) to get a corrective action as they told me they would fit my ACR. They said they would get back to me, never happened! No big deal! I vote with my $$ they will never get another cent from me.

 

[Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder]

Try calling HRE to get a fix! Tell them they are losing customers and being identified as not Viper service friendly.