I know brake basics, but not enough to answer this.
The big problem with the FSVT setup has been the necessary shimming, via plates or washers. In such a setup, how important is it to shim the caliper enough that the rotor is PERFECTLY centered between pads? Do the inner and outer pad only work in equal proportion, or do they essentially work individually in terms of distance they can travel?
We're spending money to gain braking performance, and it would be a shame to find that because of slightly off centered mounting, the inner or outer pad is only achieving, say 70%, of its potential.
Thanks ahead of time for the theoretical disc brake lesson.
Brian Dors
99 SVT
