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08-22-2015, 08:42 PM | #1 |
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Winmax W2 Brake Pads Sticking
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I was wondering if anyone can help me out with this issue. I just installed some Winmax W2 pads and it appears that they're sticking. The pistons were retracted and put back into their place and when I slid the caliper over the brake pads they were slid right in. Any advice? Thanks! |
08-22-2015, 09:10 PM | #2 |
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@WingsofWar didn't you have these pads at one point?
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What makes you think they're sticking? Were the pads easy to insert into the caliper carriers?
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I have a pretty steep driveway and when I leave the car in neutral it'll roll back. However, when I installed the pads the car did not roll back. I figured it out. I took off the shims and it now works perfectly. Thanks all! |
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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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No, but it may make the shims + pads "too thick", which will ersult in pad drag until it gets thin enough.
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@csgmike yeah winmax seems to have made then as absolutely thick as they could. Some people get lucky and it all fits new. Sometimes the shims only fit after a few miles.
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I think I misunderstand. I am talking about the anti-rattle "shims" that are on the side of the pads, not the backing plate.
Thanks CSG Mike! I finally got around to installing the pads I bought from counter space garage. I signed up for subiefest, as all the 86cup's left are really far from me. I never reuse that backing plate. Am I using the incorrect terminology? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Yeah I know. I'm in San Diego.
I'm excited to try out the new pads and tires. Thanks again for all your great help and advice. I'll post a review of the pads after my first session Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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After bedding these brakes in, they feel great kinda like oem but they bite a little harder. Also not to mention without the backing plate and shims they look awesome on the car
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you don't leave the backing plate on? I heard it is supposed to dissipate heat and protect the piston seals from melting. that's why I kept mine on, but I do agree the gold looks awesome lol
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Sorry about my post, I was referring to the two shims. Not the backing plate.
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