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| Author: | phillb [ Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Disc pad shims? |
I've just changed to new disc pads. The old ones where fitted with thin metal shims, they may have originally been bonded to the pads I'm not sure ( one seemed stuck) and one has always been missing. Are these necessary? I assume they are anti squeal but they don't seem to act as any kind of slight spring as I would expect. If they are worth fitting where do I get them for standard 7.5 discs. Cheers |
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| Author: | Mick [ Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Disc pad shims? |
They stop your pads from squealing, which doesn't seem to be such a problem anymore. I go without, but I have a set of four here in case I need them. I haven't in a dozen years however. |
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| Author: | phillb [ Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Disc pad shims? |
Mick wrote: They stop your pads from squealing, which doesn't seem to be such a problem anymore. I go without, but I have a set of four here in case I need them. I haven't in a dozen years however. When you say sqealing I assume you mean when the brakes are applied. The only problem I ever had was sometimes a faint squeak - squeak - squeak - squeak - squeak - squeak - as you drove with the brakes off which would disappear if you lightly touched the brakes. Hopefully not a problem with the new pads. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Disc pad shims? |
Many pads sold now have a coating on the back to prevent squealing. If the pads don't come with shims (usual now) they should not need them. |
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| Author: | phillb [ Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Disc pad shims? |
Ok cheers. |
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