2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Any of you had problems fitting Centramatics?

[wilsonsh]

I just got my Centramatics and they won't clear the front brake caliper. If anyone has an 02 2500 4x4 ctd with Centramatics: Do you remember the part number(s) or if ya had any problems with the fitment? I have stock 16" wheels.

 

[AHolt]

Call back and have them send you spacers.

Myself and a lot of others had same problem.

Spacers and shipping were on them.

 

[kscheffler]

Balance Masters fit great have had them for 3 years and 30k with no problems... .

 

[JFaughn]

Even with the spacers I had to tweak them slightly to no rub .
I got the group purchase set up here a couple yrs ago , I would buy again if needed , with many tires shops screwing things up [ weights falling ect. ] I was happy to do it once and have better balance , well worth the money in the long run , good for tires also .

 

[DennyDay]

Centermatic will take care of ANY problems you have with their product and quickly



Denny

 

[wilsonsh]

Well, they have some spacers on the way so hope that fixes it. Just curious if this is a common problem or not... sounds common. Thanks guys!

 

[JKinney]

Mine have been on for a number of years so memory is getting a little foggy on the centramatics. Myself and many other members had to grind the forge marks off the front calipers, that in itself corrected that problem. The rear balancers (directions have them marked A and B) go on the front and vice versa. The spacers will be needed between the balancer and the front alluminum wheels. The spacers do nothing in regard to the balancer touching the calipers. Oh and they work greatOo.

 

[jamnram]

I had lots of trouble with them on the front, tried the spacers, enlarged the holes (per their instructions), finally sent the fronts back and bought balance masters. They seemed to be on size fits all covering a variety of years and models, but it seems like they don't fit 02's very well. My thinking is it has to do with late model 02's. No problem with the balance masters, they fit great... .

 

[Joe Mc]

Don't understand mine went right on? I think on the front I placed the bead facing out away from the caliper. Although I have aftermarket wheels - maybe that's why no problem? Did the box they came in say HUMMER on it? Mine did?

 

[JKinney]

Don't understand mine went right on? I think on the front I placed the bead facing out away from the caliper. Although I have aftermarket wheels - maybe that's why no problem? Did the box they came in say HUMMER on it? Mine did?

I believe the bead is out on my 02 also, the spacer was needed to stop the bead from hitting the rim. As stated earlier mine work great. Also as stated earlier any one with questions needs to go back to the group buy thread, as it went on for pages and contained quite a bit of info.

 

[wilsonsh]

Thanks for all the info guys! Just got them on and as you told me, had to grind the caliper down a bit and Centramatics sent me a spacer for the wheel... fit good but didn't get rid of my vibration like I hoped. Seems to be a good product, though.