WTB - Front Caliper Shims and such

[tumunga]

Hello - I noticed on my front calipers that they have none of the shims and clips for the brake pads. I started pricing them online from OEM sellers, and WOW!! I ain't a doin' that one.

I was wondering if anyone had any of these lying around for an '80 GL1100. They have the single pistons.

As always, thanks.

 

[kah92340]

I don't have them on the front but I do have one on the rear. I hear they are there to keep the brakes from squeaking, the dealer says the aren't necessary. I'm with you I'd like to have them on all brakes but I don't want to pay the dealer price for them.

 

[joedrum]

i think they are there to keep a slight angle on the pads to get them to wear more evenly across the entire pad ....without them the pads will wear more on the leading edge....i think....

 

[mcgovern61]

I don't have them either and mine squeal pretty good, but have no trouble stopping. I wish I had them too!

 

[dan filipi]

I'm not sure which it is missing on my left front caliper, shim or clip but the brakes work fine with no squeak and seem to be wearing evenly :?: I prolly should take a look at it soon

 

[kah92340]

i think they are there to keep a slight angle on the pads to get them to wear more evenly across the entire pad ....without them the pads will wear more on the leading edge....i think....

That's a good point I know on bicycles the brakes pads are toed in to prevent squealing.

 

[tumunga]

I found a set while scrounging around on Craigslist. As soon as I put them on, the squeeling and rattling stopped.