New set of brake pads, come with stick-on shims. Should I use them, only if I need them, or ...? Rotors are brand-new, so lots of meat, i.e. thick.
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Shims on pads
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They're not shims, they're vibration/squeal eliminators. 
They go on the pad that does NOT sit against the piston. Use 'em!
They go on the pad that does NOT sit against the piston. Use 'em!
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its personal preference, personally i don't use them, the sticky eventually dries up and they stop sticking, then rattle around and make noise..
i usually just keep them off, or if i have any around, i put the liquid sticky stuff on(kinda like silicone)
i usually just keep them off, or if i have any around, i put the liquid sticky stuff on(kinda like silicone)
HarryH3 said:They're not shims, they're vibration/squeal eliminators.
Err. Swore their little baggie said "shims", and there are four, one for for each pad.
But I'll take the advice!
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I always use them.
George_Pimpdaddy
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yea i used them the last time i changed my brakes but at first i didnt and noticed a slight vibration so the next day i threw them in and the vibration was gone.
