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RE: Disc Caliper Shims

To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Disc Caliper Shims
From: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:27:11 -0700
> There were no shims installed when I removed the disc calipers on my 1960
> TR3A.  In addition to derusting, painting and installing news
> seals, I wanted to
> address some binding in the left caliper.  Could being off-center
> result in binding?

Possibly, but IMO not likely.

> Now that I'm armed with a selection of shims, what's the proper
> way to center
> the calipers over the rotor?  I haven't found a procedure yet in
> my manuals.
> Most say to retain and replace the shims already in place.

I believe just visually centering the disc in the "window" is good enough.
My previous TR3A had no shims, and it never appeared to make any difference.

Randall





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