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I bought a summit rear disc brake conversion. They have some large shims that the directions say may be needed to fill the gap. The directions kinda suck. There are two shims per side as shown in first pic.
The shims are the two things in the middle of the pic above. They have to be installed with the opening at the top so they interfere with the othe brackets used to support the calipers. However when they are installed there is a gap at the top where you can see the bearing. Is the bearing supposed to be seated deeper into the housing? See the pic below. It seems this dirt will just fill in there. This gap was taken up by the backing plate with drums installed. Any help or insight appreciated.
The shims are the two things in the middle of the pic above. They have to be installed with the opening at the top so they interfere with the othe brackets used to support the calipers. However when they are installed there is a gap at the top where you can see the bearing. Is the bearing supposed to be seated deeper into the housing? See the pic below. It seems this dirt will just fill in there. This gap was taken up by the backing plate with drums installed. Any help or insight appreciated.