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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 05:16 AM
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Hello guys,


I've finish installing my Arlen Ness 15" brake rotor kit on my bike, along with CL Brakes pads front and rear, and a brake flush with Motul RBF600


Front went out smoothly, but i've got a quick question about the rear :
The inner OEM pad have a shim on the back side, but my new pads don't. Am i supposed to reuse the shim of the OEM pad or not ?


Thanks !
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 05:21 AM
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I believe you are. My OEM and aftermarket Lyndall use the shim.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 06:54 AM
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yeah my EBC double sintered didn't have the shim on them either,
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 04:57 PM
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did you reuse the old shim or put them without ?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 05:08 PM
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Perfect timing, started my install today, thanks Frederic!
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 05:21 PM
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I didn't reuse the shims; I changed out my brake pads within one week of having my new Wide Glide and tossed the OEM pads in the trash; I've changed the Lyndall's several times since then. The Lyndall pads are a direct drop in replacement; you don't need to pull the shims off the OEM pads with the Lyndall pads...

Robbyville, that rear brake pin pad can be tricked with a 1/4" 12 point socket or wrench. It has to be a 12 point, though, otherwise you'll tear it up
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TinCupChalice
I didn't reuse the shims; I changed out my brake pads within one week of having my new Wide Glide and tossed the OEM pads in the trash; I've changed the Lyndall's several times since then. The Lyndall pads are a direct drop in replacement; you don't need to pull the shims off the OEM pads with the Lyndall pads...

Robbyville, that rear brake pin pad can be tricked with a 1/4" 12 point socket or wrench. It has to be a 12 point, though, otherwise you'll tear it up
You left out that the Lyndall pads come with a shim, though. I just put a pair of Z+ on the rear this week. Shim was pre-installed.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 06:26 PM
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You're exactly right; I should have quoted Robbyville's post to be clear, I know he bought Lyndall brake pads. On the Lyndall brake pads they are a direct drop in replacement; no OEM shims needed. With the brake pads the OP bought I don't know if the OEM shims will be required...
 
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Thanks guys!

Frederic let us know how you like the new front rotor and pads...
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 11:44 PM
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Yes I will Going for a trip this WE so I'll have plenty of time to test it ! I just hope to finish my "to do list" before leaving !


About the shim, I think I'll reuse them on the new pads. If they put it there, it must be for something lol


I'll post some pics for you guys to see the size difference between old and new disc
 
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