Niche Brake Rotors

[Peanutbutter Nma]

One thing I notice that is wrong is the silver clips have a curved edge that should be flat sitting flush with the caliper bracket. It is contacting the corner of the pad. I would either use the originals if you have them or hammer that curve flat so it doesn't bind with the corner of the pad.

Those are the originals, the pictures where the pad isn't in the bracket are the ones with the new shims. That picture is a bit deceptive, but that's actually a feature of the shims. The sit flush but have a chamfered shoulder. You can make it out here: https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650...0/XS1100E/1978

As far as I can tell, the new and old shims are nearly identical except being too wide for the pads. I took measurements all over with my calipers (digital measuring tool, not brakes) and that's the only angle they're different in.

[jetmechmarty]

FWIW, MikesXS is under the Revival Parts Group umbrella. https://www.revivalparts.com/
The link has the list of who they own.

[DEEBS11]

Filing in these area lightly helped in the installation of the rear pads. They should be snug but they can still move back and forth under pressure.

[bikerphil]

That picture is a bit deceptive, but that's actually a feature of the shims. The sit flush but have a chamfered shoulder.

I see that now, the triangular corner. Sorry for the confusion.