Re: 70 amx front calipers

[farna@xxxxxxx]

Having the caliper parallel is more important than having the right clearance. If you have to make a choice go with parallel. The caliper is self adjusting, so just get it as close as you can to even. As long as there is a bit of clearance on one side, there can be a little more on the other. The pads will wear evenly as long as the caliper is parallel. 

As far as a starting number, put the thing together with NO shims and mount it, then measure clearance. That's your starting number. No matter what you will have to put the thing on, measure, then remove, add shims, and measure again. Might take 3-4 times to get it close. It shouldn't be so bad when replacing pads next time -- should just be remove and reinstall without worrying about it. 

On January 22, 2006 Steve Singer wrote:

> Really not that difficult. Did you save any of the old shims? I just made some new ones from some thin stainless sheeting I had laying around (could even cut up a steel or aluminum can and make some shims-can always double or triple up if needed). Possibly might not even need any shims. Use a feeler gauge on both sides of the caliper/disc (clearance should be within .010" between caliper surface and disk surface on both sides) measure at the bottom of the caliper when mounted. Caliper must also be parallel with the disk on both ends of the caliper within .005" - add/remove shims on one or other mounting bolt to achieve this. The TSM has a good diagram of this for reference.
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> On January 22, 2006 Michael Verbel wrote:
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> > I'm still helping my neighbor with his '70 AMX we finished the rear brakes and did all the lines. I'm putting on the calipers and a couple of guys on this list explained the clearances for the calipers. Is there a starting number for the shim thickness? Jeez what a pain!!!
> > Thanks again
> > Mike
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