Calipers don't line up with the spindles

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Early Classic Enterprise 2.5" drop spindles and Centric Semi-Loaded Calipers. I see I went cheap on calipers, couldn't tell you. Not sure the calipers are the problem though. Maybe I should have fit them before I spent hours to paint em There's a lot of finish on both. The spindles were powder coated and four coats of POR-15 product on the calipers..............YIKES.

Should be flush top and bottom, it aint. Anyone experience that, remedy?

Any help/suggestions appreciated. Thanks


Edit: Doubt I'll attack the spindle. Thinking about going more spendy on improved calipers, pre-finished. There goes $100 with paint, and 4 hrs. labor, I brushed em and the finish would far out last the core For what it's worth, it doesn't budge with a rubber mallet. I believe there's too much finish, because you can square it up but it isn't going in. Suppose I could strip the calipers where it contacts the spindle, fit (maybe) and touch-up after assembly.

Ever tire of learning something new? It's nice but man, so much sometimes. First time out this stuff can be a pain. Suggestions welcome, including replacement calipers. I have common "1.25"" rotors...........I've mentioned before I'd never so much as replaced brakes coming into this project. Four years in and still haven't installed front brakes