infrasilver
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I have been harvesting more parts this week ready to start putting the front end back together.
I received the repaired caliper back from Thomas at Pro-Calipers and I am really pleased with the result. I would never try to get a broken nipple out myself again as it seems anything you try to get it out with also ends up snapping, then you are screwed, especially for the cost and time it takes to get the repair done.
The caliper back and ready to be prepped for paint again.
Onto the caliper shims, I was going to buy a set once again and as I didn't change them on the last pad change they had corroded quite badly. At £50 a set and knowing they won't last long again I decided to make my own out of sterner stuff.
Dust,
I ordered some stainless sheet (although they sent brass but no matter) and proceeded to remove the pegs from the original shims. I also ordered some EBC 3M shim sound deadening sheets for the back of the shim.
After cutting to shape and drilling I fitted stainless allen head countersunk bolts, again to make these last as long as possible.
I'm hoping these will last quite a few brake pad changes going forward.
I received the repaired caliper back from Thomas at Pro-Calipers and I am really pleased with the result. I would never try to get a broken nipple out myself again as it seems anything you try to get it out with also ends up snapping, then you are screwed, especially for the cost and time it takes to get the repair done.
The caliper back and ready to be prepped for paint again.
Onto the caliper shims, I was going to buy a set once again and as I didn't change them on the last pad change they had corroded quite badly. At £50 a set and knowing they won't last long again I decided to make my own out of sterner stuff.
Dust,
I ordered some stainless sheet (although they sent brass but no matter) and proceeded to remove the pegs from the original shims. I also ordered some EBC 3M shim sound deadening sheets for the back of the shim.
After cutting to shape and drilling I fitted stainless allen head countersunk bolts, again to make these last as long as possible.
I'm hoping these will last quite a few brake pad changes going forward.