when replacing my brake pads (8.4), do i need to replace the shims, or do i need them at all?
I ordered a kit including the shims and split pins, (to sweden) to find only one shi was in the pack; now thats annoying.
Quicky - Do You Need The Brake Pad Shims?
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, Apr 07 2010 07:30 PM
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Posted 07 April 2010 - 07:30 PM
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Posted 07 April 2010 - 07:33 PM
when replacing my brake pads (8.4), do i need to replace the shims, or do i need them at all?
I ordered a kit including the shims and split pins, (to sweden) to find only one shi was in the pack; now thats annoying.
The anti-squeal shims - made of sticky backed 3M stuff - are to stop the brakes squealing.
You can get the same effect by putting copper grease on the backs on the pads. Note: BACKS of the pads, NOT the friction surface.
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Posted 07 April 2010 - 07:47 PM
NOT the friction surface.
I wonder if anybody has made this mistake!
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Posted 07 April 2010 - 08:31 PM
NOT the friction surface.
If they have they havent been around to tell the tale!
Its not the 3m stuff its these http://www.minisport...nfo_LX0033.html
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Posted 07 April 2010 - 08:34 PM
yes you do need them, its part of what stops the pads popping out of position.
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Posted 07 April 2010 - 08:41 PM
yes you do need them, its part of what stops the pads popping out of position.
Is using the old ones a "no no",
what a pain in the ..... , why would they only send one, unbelievable!
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Posted 07 April 2010 - 08:51 PM
i've used the old ones in the past but only if they were in good condition.
compare it to the new one, and if it feels alot weaker, i'd chuck it because you dont want it breaking while driving.
if it was minisport, then that'll be enough reason for only receiving one of them
compare it to the new one, and if it feels alot weaker, i'd chuck it because you dont want it breaking while driving.
if it was minisport, then that'll be enough reason for only receiving one of them
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Posted 07 April 2010 - 08:54 PM
Ok cheers,
it was north west minis.
it was north west minis.
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Posted 17 May 2010 - 02:26 PM
when replacing my brake pads (8.4), do i need to replace the shims, or do i need them at all?
I ordered a kit including the shims and split pins, (to sweden) to find only one shi was in the pack; now thats annoying.
Sorry to hear that only 1 shim was in the pack. You should have let us know and we would have sorted it out for you straight away. email me with your details and it will be taken care off.
Colin
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