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Old 08-24-2015, 01:19 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Jeffsu350 View Post
Is it required to remove the shims? I just installed some winmaxx pads and left the shims. The car is still on jack stands as I still have some more work to do.

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I would leave off the shims. Although, my car is at 38k miles the brake pads had about 80% life on them. I compared the OEM pads with the Winmax pads and the Winmax pads are really thick, so with the shims it made the pads drag.
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