hi

i need some shims for 4 pot calipers
as my brakes are squealing really bad
does main dealer sell these or not?
as i was told they only come with OE pads

steve

 

shims wont stop them from squealing - thats more a function of the brakke compound on the disc
You could copper grease the back and see if it helps a little - other than that change the pads - thats what I did

If you get any grinding noises on right/left lock then you have to chamfer the pad edges.............

 

Huh ? - http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=510738

 

yep still need them
pads has some kind of lining on them already
thought that was some kind of anti-squeal material

steve

 

Lining ?
Can you take and post a pic ?

I've a full set of squeal shims in the garage (4 per caliper - 8 in total) but it sounds like you may have half the set already fitted.

 

would take a pic but cant til weekend sorry
yes the pads have some kind of lining on them
but what i have noticed about the squealing is
when i brake harder it goes
but if i brake slowly then you can here it
like when pulling upto lights slowly about 25mph or lower

yes i would ned all 8 shims
are they in good nick?
and how much you want?

steve

 

There in great condition, but have been used.
There the OEM ones that are designeed to be used with a few sets of pads.
IIRC they've done 8k miles.

First shim (that touches the pad) is a black coated one with slotted vents, and the second (fits over the first) is a stainless steel job that fits against the pots.

Should post easily enough in a jiffy bag but surprisingly their quite heavy.

Price wise - £10 posted any good ?

Post your pic up first though - just need to check their the right shape.

Chris

 

my pads are just standard 4 pot pads so shims should be ok

where can i send payment ?


steve

 

YHPM

 

Posted this evening - should be with you shortly