Can anyone tell me what the shims do for brake pads?

 

No one?

 

Where did you get this info about shims?
Jim

 

I've never heard of brake shims.

 

Ive done plenty of brake jobs(disk and drums) and never found or hear of shims.

 

It may be an old mechanics tale, but I've heard of making aluminum shims from your favorite beverage container to remove some "slack" between the pad and the backing plate. This is done in an attempt to stop disk brake squeel. I'm not suggesting you do this, but at least there is a urban legend of using shims for disk brakes.

 

Gotta be real...

From Degins..Id ask him but he's not online..

I have 1 set left of Praise Dyno madesemi-ceramic. They are claimed to be 50% more aggressive in stopping force. They cost $49 (they cost $90 retail). They come with shims. If you want them, make payment to my PayPal account (the ID is : payment@discbrakeswap.com). I'll make shipment by Wednesday.
Dennis

 

Well, I'd say it may in case that the Anti-rattle clip is not tight enough ... just an idea ofa possible explanation ...

 

Shims are thin metal plates (like 0.015") thatare stuck behind (with double stick or adhesive) both pads and reduce noise from brake operation. Most premium catagory pads come with them (Bendix, most store brands). Some calipers don't open enough when everything is new and full thicknessto allow their use. With Granada, they are most useful on the outer pad.

The fact that no one knows aboutthemmust mean that no one buys premium pads.

 

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There you are Dennis! Thanks a lot. Ill have that payment to you in a sec, paypal was being dumb...