Hi All,
Uneven brake pad wear can be reduced by gently countersinking the two locating
holes in the pad plate [ on both sides ]. What seems to happen is once the
uneven
wear starts, the pad stops sliding on the pins, and is forced over even further.
The plate ''grabs'' the pins [ as on a cartridge sealant gun]. If the
holes are gently countersunk, and the pad pins lubricated with a little
coppaslip
[ or similar] the pad plate will move and not cockle over.
I also read Peter Waugh's diatribe in the March 2004 Europa Flyer, and I would
be interested for Peter to explain to me what the ''brake shims'' are ?!
Cheers,
Nev.
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of John & Paddy
Wigney
Subject: Europa-List: Brake shims ??
I am busy with my annual inspection and have just removed my brake
caliper. The pads as usual are showing some wear and I will replace them
no problem. However, I have noticed on this and previous occasions
that the pads wear more heavily at the outer edge due, no doubt, to the
fact that about 30% of the piston area does not bear on the LG23
pressure plate. This causes the piston to skew and apply uneven pressure
to the plate and pad.
Coincidently, I have just read Peter Waughs article in the March 2004
Europa Flyer and saw a reference to brake shims. I have not seen any
reference to such items before and I am wondering if these are intended
to fix the uneven wear problem. Could somebody please explain what these
'brake shims' are ??
Cheers, John
N262WF
Mono XS, 912S
Mooresville, North Carolina
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