Hi Steve,
I posted this a long time ago, this page shows the shim orientation - check
it out.
http://www.badroc.com/brakes3.html
Fred Katz - So.SF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Harvey" <stebharvey@ameritech.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 4:21 PM
Subject: Rear brakes
> Hello list,
>
> Inspected the rear brakes on Tuesday and found both froze. Disassembled
the
> drivers side and found both the piston and bore in good condition. A light
> cleaning and all is well.
>
> The right side was just inspected and the aluminum bore and piston are
pitted
> and beyond repair. Are these items still to be found?
>
> I have the manual and followed the layout of the shims as shown on the
> exploded view. There are 4 shims. Two look to be the same having a bent
tab.
> One shim has a straight tab on the end. The last shim is curved and
appears to
> be the keeper shim. Both rear brakes had the shims installed different
then
> shown in the exploded view and each side was installed from different
ends.
> Now I'm totally confused as to how the shims should be installed. Any
> assistance is appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve Harvey
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