Brake Pads Wrong???

[1 Wild R/T]

Using a thick spacer is a bad idea.. But a shim has never been an issue & in rare instances the OE manufacturers used them.....

If the rim was super close to the caliper before new pads would push the outer face of the caliper closer to the backside of the wheel so a shim could be your solution...

 

[Don Frelier]

My thinking exactly. I'm guessing a 14" rim for drum brakes is on it. They roll in towards the calipers way more than a road wheel or ralleye

 

[westie47]

My thinking exactly. I'm guessing a 14" rim for drum brakes is on it. They roll in towards the calipers way more than a road wheel or ralleye

Actually the rims are from a Ford...I didn't realize it until I tried to mount the dog dish hubcaps I bought. But since the wheels rolled fine before, I decided to leave as is for now. Could it be the inside of the rim that is the issue?

 

[Don Frelier]

Yes