Caliper bolt torque - California Touring

[rtbickel]

I' ve searched the forum for the previous conversations regarding shimming the calipers to alleviate low speed front brake pulsations and cant locate them.  I cant find the torque spec in my shop manual either.  Anyone out there with the magic number?  Seems like I remember being between 25 and 35 ft pounds but I dont want to overdo it.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I' ve searched the forum for the previous conversations regarding shimming the calipers to alleviate low speed front brake pulsations and cant locate them.  I cant find the torque spec in my shop manual either.  Anyone out there with the magic number?  Seems like I remember being between 25 and 35 ft pounds but I dont want to overdo it.

Brake caliper bolts, 8x1.25mm
2.3-2.5 kgm (16.6-18.1 ft/lbs)

Brake caliper fixing bolts, 10x1.5mm
3.5-3.8 kgm (25.3-27 ft/lbs)

That said, snug em up with blue lock tite, forget about em.

[rtbickel]

Thanks!  Off to the shed for some shimming.

[normzone]

Hey, wait a minute, can I get in on this? Is there a magic shim I can purchase someplace ? What did I miss ?

 

[rtbickel]

Brembo shims that came from a parts supplier on the internet.  Can't remember the name at the moment but there was a thread a while back.

[Wissing]

Hey, wait a minute, can I get in on this? Is there a magic shim I can purchase someplace ? What did I miss ?

 

You might want to have a look at Mike Tibero's post: http://guzzicalifornia.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=30