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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: humbucker88 on 04 April 2013, 05:04:31 pm

Title: Brake Caliper Shims
Post by: humbucker88 on 04 April 2013, 05:04:31 pm

So er...exactly how important are the rear brake caliper shims (they clip onto the back of the pads), i've been cleaning my rear brake, thought i'd misplaced them then realised the bike never came with any, they're £6.23+vat each so not too bad, but are they actually needed?

Title: Re: Brake Caliper Shims
Post by: Gnasher on 04 April 2013, 05:08:45 pm

You don't need them, they are there to help stop the pad bonding to the piston.

Title: Re: Brake Caliper Shims
Post by: elbrownos on 15 April 2013, 10:14:50 pm

Quote from: humbucker88 on 04 April 2013, 05:04:31 pm

they're £6.23+vat each

Where from?
I was looking for some recently and couldn't find any.
Mine were falling apart so I left them out when I put new pads in. Doesn't seem to make the slightest difference.

Title: Re: Brake Caliper Shims
Post by: humbucker88 on 16 April 2013, 05:02:43 pm

Yamaha dealership mate