Where to buy brake pad shims?
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
I would try going to a brake place and asking if they have any old pads that you could take the backing off of. Maybe even the dealership. Just make sure its for your pads, for your truck....
Hm I'll have to look around for brake stores.
I've been to the dealer, Autozone, Pep Boys, Quigely Auto Parts, and some other major named auto parts store. all have nothing.
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Originally Posted by |SoCal|Screw
The pads i have on my truck arent "glued" they just have metal tabs that kinda fold around the pad itself
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
^^^ see how there are metal tabs that hold it over the brake pad?
I really dont see how you can just loose one tho.......
I really dont see how you can just loose one tho.......
The pads I got you pulled off a sticky tab and it sticks to the pad. When I got my pads there were two sticked on to the pad and I didn't realize it until my brakes got all screwy so I checked them and they were all bent and stuff. I had one left over so all I need is one more.
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What you're talking about is not technically a "shim." A shim is used to adjust the space between two mating parts in relatively precise increments. The parts you're talking about are used to dampen high frequency vibrations between your rotors and pads - which cause a squealing sound. Some brake pads (usually the better ones) come with a set right in the box. If you did not get them with your pads, the store you purchased them from should get you a set. If the pads you purchased did not come with them, you can buy a liquid version at most parts stores that you basically paint / slather on and let dry before installing the pads. Hope that helps!
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Originally Posted by 2stroked
What you're talking about is not technically a "shim." A shim is used to adjust the space between two mating parts in relatively precise increments. The parts you're talking about are used to dampen high frequency vibrations between your rotors and pads - which cause a squealing sound. Some brake pads (usually the better ones) come with a set right in the box. If you did not get them with your pads, the store you purchased them from should get you a set. If the pads you purchased did not come with them, you can buy a liquid version at most parts stores that you basically paint / slather on and let dry before installing the pads. Hope that helps!
Exactly. Well I got the liquid kind..and it didn't help. I still have very bad squeaking when stopping.