I just replaced the strut bushings, brake pads and rotors on the wife's 2005 Grand Caravan.
Upon completion of the job I mounted the wheel back on and realized how close the caliper is to the inside of the wheel.
It's like REALLY close; 1/8" at most.

I never noticed this before but it seems dangerously close. The rotors are new not remachined so my fear is the new rotors aren't offset like the old ones.

Nothing hits when the lug nuts are torqued, its just really really close.

Can someone confirm this is okay? I noticed while shopping for parts that they sell shims. I didn't remove any shims when disassembling the brakes so I didn't think I needed them.

 

Do you have the standard wheels that came with van?

 

Yes stock alloy wheels.
The wife has been driving the van for the past week without issue. Im thinking the tolerance was that close to begin with and I never noticed until reassembly...

 

You maybe right. You should see some of the clearance on the chrysler 300 with 22 inch wheels. I think the upper ball joint is going to go thru the tire.

 

mine was same way each time i replaced pads and rotors i would not worry about it as pads wear you will get more clearance i hope this helps you 2005 Dodge Caravan SXT 90,000 MILES CHANGED PADS AND ROTORS TWICE. GOOD LUCK

 

It's only dangerous if it falls off, I have aftermarket wheels and with new pads, new rotors, I have less than 1/8" clearance and never felt it was dangerously close, since it never hit or rubbed the wheel. as the pad wears, the clearance increases anyway.

 

I have 2007 grand caravan and just replaced the strut and been driving for about a week or so but today I pulled in the driveway after driving all day and when I went to leave again the wheel was locked. Upon inspection I found that my caliper is catching on the cutout holes on the rim.