The shim that goes between the brake pad and the piston, was that common to other models as well? Or was it 4L0 only? And are they critical?
I had 4 and can only find one now. Will be calling the shop on Monday and see what they can get for me I guess.
Thanks,
A.
Brake pad shim
Re: Brake pad shim
I dont think I have ever seen one on any of my 350's, No problems with my brakes, I believe its an anti-squeal shim... Im on number 7 at the moment...
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
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2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30
Re: Brake pad shim
I had them on the calipers that came off the bike in the fall, and also in the spare set of calipers I got with the bike.
If they're just for anti-squeal, then not as much of an issue. I'll put them together as-is and get replacements and install if I need them.
Thanks,
A.
If they're just for anti-squeal, then not as much of an issue. I'll put them together as-is and get replacements and install if I need them.
Thanks,
A.
Re: Brake pad shim
Came with OEM brake pad sets back in the day, not on new stuff. if you really want them you can find OEM NOS sets on ebay etc.
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82 RD350LC decapitation project
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82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
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Re: Brake pad shim
Those shims are generally anti-squeel.
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'85 FZ750
Re: Brake pad shim
...and they should be chucked. You don't need them. If your brakes squeal, grab harder.
Rory
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1985 RZ350
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2000 ST2
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2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
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Re: Brake pad shim
I`m using them on my 85 31K, they are not as big as the brake piston.
I guess they should put more load on the rear side of the pads (in disc rotating direction) to avoid that they have more wear on the front side.
I guess they should put more load on the rear side of the pads (in disc rotating direction) to avoid that they have more wear on the front side.
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Yamaha RD500 1985
Yamaha RD350 1985
Yamaha R1 2001
Honda CBR 1000 2006
Yamaha RD500 1985
Yamaha RD350 1985
Yamaha R1 2001
Honda CBR 1000 2006