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Re: Spindle wear on brake sliding area
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 7/30/2025

This is very common for this brake setup. I have never found any shims to deal with this issue, instead I use a sanding pad to sand the metal smooth to prevent the grooves from interfering with pads ability to move, then apply a lubricant to prevent rusting. Login to read more.