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Old 11-20-2003, 04:12 PM
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Brake shims
What exaclty is the purpose? Are they supposed to be glued to the pads or just free floating pressed against the pads?
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Old 11-21-2003, 06:31 AM
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They're pressed in between the pads and calibers. They create a tighter fit and prevent the pads from vibrating against the rotor (which causes squealing).
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What exaclty is the purpose? Are they supposed to be glued to the pads or just free floating pressed against the pads?
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Old 11-21-2003, 08:13 AM
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Don't glue them. Just put a little (paper thin) anti-squeal goop or brake grease in between pad and shim, and shim and piston.
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