Some calipers are different widths and don't need spacers, while others do.
I ran into the same thing when I installed new calipers on my '66. Check out
hardware stores for the right size shim washers, and they do go on the two
large bolts. I made my own washers on a grinder and mic'd them to fit.
Fred - So.SF
----- Original Message -----
From: "datsun_sports" <datsun_sports@hotmail.com>
To: "Datsun Forum" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 11:09 PM
Subject: brake shims
> hi,
>
> something came up i did not know about. it was mentioned that i need brake
> shims to center the calipers on the front. i did not have any on the car
> when i pulled them. do i use washers on the two large bolts to center it?
> mine do not look that far off.
>
>
> thx,
>
> mike
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