Brake shim

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Brake shim

23 Aug 2012 13:12
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Can anyone tell me the thickness of the shim between the front brake pad and caliper is for 77 650 c
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Re: Brake shim

23 Aug 2012 18:18
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Is the part you're after on the diagram?


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Re: Brake shim

24 Aug 2012 11:08
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It is the metal plate on the pad #10. It has 2 holes that fit on the pegs of the pad
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Re: Brake shim

24 Aug 2012 11:36 - 24 Aug 2012 11:38
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Wondering how the metal plate came loose from the pad.
Thinking that the metal plate is supposed to be a permanent part of the pad.
And uncertain as to advisability of trying to fab up something to suffice for a missing part of the pad, or whether this would be a safe practice.
As braking is pretty important, would in case of doubt spring for a new pad.
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Re: Brake shim

24 Aug 2012 11:54
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Of course the reason for the pad is to minimize brake squeel. If you brake and don't have problems with excessive noise then no need for the pad.
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Re: Brake shim

24 Aug 2012 16:17
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If it's the piece pictured below it is .0016" thick. If you need one I can mail you the one in the pic. Just PM me the address I should send it to. Ed

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Re: Brake shim

10 Sep 2012 09:58
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Haven't seen any more postings. Did the shims kill the squeal? Ed
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