Shim/ no shim Rear LS1 brake retrofit
08-24-2010, 05:15 PM
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Shim/ no shim Rear LS1 brake retrofit
For some reason, I haven't found the decisive answer. When adding ls1 brakes on a drum rear axle, do I need to shim the backing plate?
08-24-2010, 05:20 PM
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Re: Shim/ no shim Rear LS1 brake retrofit
i didnt have to. I believe the shim is for the lt1 (93-97) style brakes
08-25-2010, 11:10 AM
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Re: Shim/ no shim Rear LS1 brake retrofit
I did not need to.
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