Brake pad shims project Scrappy.

[nlovern]

Hi,
Hope everyone is have a good riding time this spring/summer. Ive been working on Scrappys rear brakes and only part that is rusted beyond reason is the thin brake pad shim. What is it used for/does it do? Where can I get 3 for Scrappy? Or can I make some?
I haven't pumped the caliper up fully but I noticed a lot of space between the piston and pad, about 1/4 inch.I thought new pads with piston seated would be little space at all. I know the shim is very thin.
Im making me a PVC intake and gonna use a VW solex pit3 carb and flexable 1 1/2 exhaust on Scrappy.
May do a Avengers theme on the bike to. My mind dreams a lot.
Take care and watch out for deer and beevcoons in the road
Nathan lovern

[redial]

Are the discs the correct width? After so much sitting time, they may shrunk

But seriously, you should measure the discs to make sure they are still in spec.

[spiralout]

The shims are just for anti-noise/squeel. They're not necessary. I've had brakes that were noisy with them and brakes that were quiet without them. CRC makes some anti-squeel stuff you can apply to the back of the pad, too. As far as the space between the piston/pad/rotor, it's normal if you pushed the pistons all the way back into the calipers. Just pump em up.

[dingdong]

Those shims should be stainless steel. Are you sure they can't be cleaned up and re-used?