Titanium shims

[johna]

I see there are three sizes available. .5mm, 1mm and 1.5mm. What size is best? I suppose if it's too thick it could pose a problem with new pads. Curious what's best?

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[F.D. Sako]

I use the 0.5mm ones.So far, no clearance issues with new pads.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Confirmed on the 0.5mm shims.

 

[Grant 302]

I use the 0.5mm ones.So far, no clearance issues with new pads.

+1

I'd use the thicker ones if you're still burning dust boot/seals with the 0.5mm installed.

 

[TMSBOSS]

1.0mm shims, new DBA rotors and Pagid pads will not fit.

I can install a shim one one side of the rotor but not both.

 

[Coz]

I cannot find the 0.5mm titanuin shims for the 4-pot S197 Brembo's (FMSI D1001 profile) anywhere. KNS, OPMustang, Girodisc only have the 1.0mm versions.

Hardbrakes.com seems to be out of business.

My Google searches don't reveal any other sources. Does anyone know where these may be found?

 

[Grant 302]

That sucks. You listed all the places I'd suggest looking.

 

[302BOB]

A local machine shop could grind a shim to your required thickness...just a thought...........

 

[Coz]

I guess. That would jack up the cost a bit.

Wonder if a belt sander would work...

 

[racer47]

Just break in the pads and you'll wear off enough material

 

[Coz]

Wow. That is such an obvious solution I feel dumb. Lol. Thanks!

 

[TMSBOSS]

Shims would not fit on new rotors and pads. Once I bedded the pads, the shims fit.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Call Ken @KNS Brakes and ask him. He’ll know what’s available.

 

[fsvt713]

This is probably a dumb question but will the shims work for rear s197 calipers? For the odd times advancetrac decides it wants to turn itself back on ive managed to cook the seals on my left rear and would like to prevent that going forward.

 

[Coz]

I see no reason why they wouldn't function in the same manner but I don't know of any company that made them for the rear sliding calipers. If they did, a set should cost half

 

[TMSBOSS]

Fstv713

Did you cook the caliper seals of the wheel seals?

I have gone through two sets of wheel/axel seals from heat. Calipers seals have been good.

I run the 302s ABS module and accutrac is not an issue. Front fluids have browned in the past. Rear fluids are always clear when i bleed the brakes. All stock on the rear.
If I was having trouble with brake application from the “Nanny’s”. I would consider changing the module.

 

[Coz]

If you haven't already done so, consider upgrading to the GT500 13.8 inch rotor. The bigger rotor can shed more heat.

Also, removing the rear dust shields may help with cooling.

 

[fsvt713]

Fstv713

Did you cook the caliper seals of the wheel seals?

I have gone through two sets of wheel/axel seals from heat. Calipers seals have been good.

I run the 302s ABS module and accutrac is not an issue. Front fluids have browned in the past. Rear fluids are always clear when i bleed the brakes. All stock on the rear.
If I was having trouble with brake application from the “Nanny’s”. I would consider changing the module.

I cooked the caliper seal. 302s module is something im looking into

If you haven't already done so, consider upgrading to the GT500 13.8 inch rotor. The bigger rotor can shed more heat.

Also, removing the rear dust shields may help with cooling.

This is the eventual plan when i need to pull axles next. Most likely winter 2019 as i want to upgrade to a gear diff and need to re-gear the car.

 

[Drlee50]

302s module really cooled my brakes down! Like 200 degrees lower! Depends on if you run slicks and how hard you drive but in my case it was a huge improvement. The nannys didnt apparently like my driving style!

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[Coz]

Is the 302S modules plug & play or is there more to it? And, is it reversibile?