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Originally Posted by Red Barchetta
Thanks for writing up this DYI. Worked perfectly to change the front pads on my BRZ. I have a question regarding the metal shim on the original pads. I did not transfer those to my new Ferodo pads. Any problems not transferring those? Thanks in advance for the reply.
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from my original post:
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The shims are supposed to help reduce brake noise or squeal. If you are replacing your pads with OEM or street-use pads, you will probably want to install the clips and shims on the new pads to retain these functions. You would also apply some anti-squeal brake grease between the shims and the pads. Make sure you do not put any grease on the pad material or the rotor – only on the back side of the pad. At CSG Mike’s advice I am skipping the clips and shims and grease because they are not really needed for race pads and the grease will just smoke and burn off at high track temperatures.
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I think the only effect of not having the shims on is you may have more brake squeal/noise.