Sam;
The shims center the caliper on the rotor.
If the outside drops in but the inside does not fit, add a shim to the
caliper.
If the inside drops in but the outside does not fit, remove a shim from the
caliper.
Joe
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From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Sam Clark
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 1:15 AM
To: fot@autox.team.net; triumphs@autox.team.net; 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Brake Caliper Clearance
Tonight I was replacing my front brake pads to a higher performance version
in
preparation for a track day and encountered problems with the RH side. I
attempted to do this in situ. LH side went well with the shims and pads
going
in ok. LH side has been problematic. The outer pad falls in but the inner
one won't go in. Took the caliper off and manually pushed the pistons in.
That didn't help. Upon closer inspection, the caliper is not centered with
the rotor. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I shim the caliper to
gain clearance? It needs to be moved to the center of the car. This is on
a
'72 TR6. Should I just have a brake shop take off .010 of the pad and be
done
with it?
TIA
Sam Clark
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