Originally Posted by
drlogik
FB,
Yes, I've run low clearance tires over the years but if a stone goes under the Delta brake there's a better than likely chance that it's gonna scratch it or mess it up. ....
Yes, but the damage will be where it can't be seen. But you might buy yourself some extra room by shaving the tops of the shoes.
That's what I do for my track bike's front brake. (track bike for road use). I use a Swiss rasp to shave a bevel, curve to follow the rim, so they're barely trimmed in the center.