Sport Brake Pad Shims

dts3 · 08-22-2018, 01:31 PM

I bought a set of akebono calipers from eBay. They are in good shape for the most part, except the shims on the rear pads are missing. The only place I can find that even carries a kit with the shims is z1, and the kit is $120.00. is there a cheaper source for these? I can't bring myself to pay that for a few stamped pieces of steel. Does anyone have another source for these

BGTV8 · 08-22-2018, 03:08 PM

Leave them off - they are only there to stop pad rattle ............ otherwise it will cost what it costs !!

dts3 · 08-22-2018, 03:23 PM

I was going to ask about leaving them off...
I've done replacements before and always used the shims. How bad does the rattle typically get if I leave them off?

BGTV8 · 08-22-2018, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dts3

I was going to ask about leaving them off...
I've done replacements before and always used the shims. How bad does the rattle typically get if I leave them off?

I left mine off after the first pad change and don't notice it.

Then again, I am deaf (according to my wife at least).

nis350 · 08-22-2018, 10:31 PM

I have recently replaced the pads (sport) on the g37s, and the pads have built-in shims. they worked well so far without any noise.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dts3

I was going to ask about leaving them off...
I've done replacements before and always used the shims. How bad does the rattle typically get if I leave them off?

ValidusVentus · 08-29-2018, 06:22 PM

Run it without the shims and don't give it a second thought. The only shims I ever use on my Z are 1mm Ti. heat shields in the front.

Rusty · 08-29-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ValidusVentus

Run it without the shims and don't give it a second thought. The only shims I ever use on my Z are 1mm Ti. heat shields in the front.

I use the same shims.

Spooler · 08-29-2018, 08:22 PM

I always ruin with the shims. Brake noise is unbearable. Noisy race pads are one thing, stupid squeaky rattily brakes get on my nerves.

ValidusVentus · 09-06-2018, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I always ruin with the shims. Brake noise is unbearable. Noisy race pads are one thing, stupid squeaky rattily brakes get on my nerves.

I've never gotten brake noise as a result of not running shims; only as a result of pad material. Tested many times.

08-22-2018, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6765	Sport Brake Pad Shims I bought a set of akebono calipers from eBay. They are in good shape for the most part, except the shims on the rear pads are missing. The only place I can find that even carries a kit with the shims is z1, and the kit is $120.00. is there a cheaper source for these? I can't bring myself to pay that for a few stamped pieces of steel. Does anyone have another source for these

08-29-2018, 06:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	Run it without the shims and don't give it a second thought. The only shims I ever use on my Z are 1mm Ti. heat shields in the front. Rusty and KapitalZ like this. __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

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BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,515 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39974	Leave them off - they are only there to stop pad rattle ............ otherwise it will cost what it costs !!

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dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6765	I was going to ask about leaving them off... I've done replacements before and always used the shims. How bad does the rattle typically get if I leave them off?

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,918 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I always ruin with the shims. Brake noise is unbearable. Noisy race pads are one thing, stupid squeaky rattily brakes get on my nerves.