Last time I had my brake pads replaced, the numpty that replaced them didn't put the shims back on and kindly left me with a pile of metal plates in a box.

 

As I am replacing brakes this weekend need to put the shims in this time.

 

Please could you advise what I need and don't need. I have (picture attached):

 

4 metal plates with grilles cut into

4 metal plates in a wedge shape

8 smaller plates which were together in pairs

2 small corners

 

Also where do these go when I fit them...

 

Thanks

Rob

am I missing anything I need

Not quite sure what the x2 are but all the others look fine. Small ones will be for the rear.

look like the pad retainers on the diagram - only have 2 though... are these needed??

 

Thanks for all your help with this... Probably take me all weekend to do the brakes...

 

Anything I need to do to prepare pads and discs when I take them out of the box and fit, I'm sure the pads go on as they are but do I need to clean the discs with anything..

 

Cheers

usually have an anti-rust coating mate, just give em' a wipe mith brake cleaner.

Just had a good look at the shims and in places the coating has come off, slight rusting - is this an issue.. Will this make a difference if I bought a new set? Also how much is a new set and who will have some in stock?? I have put them in WD40 for the time being.

 

Cheers Mantav8 - Can I pick up brake cleaner from somewhere like Halfords??

 

Thanks Again

Bump

Just had a good look at the shims and in places the coating has come off, slight rusting - is this an issue.. Will this make a difference if I bought a new set? Also how much is a new set and who will have some in stock?? I have put them in WD40 for the time being.

 

Cheers Mantav8 - Can I pick up brake cleaner from somewhere like Halfords??

 

Thanks Again

 

I actually thought mine were stainless but now I'm not certain. Mine are pretty knackered, but it never seemed to make any difference to the working or installing. They should have a fine coating of copper grease anyway.

 

Brake cleaner is available in Halfords. As far as I can tell from the smell it's spray cellulose thinnners, so that or meths would probably work fine too.

Thanks Andy.

 

Do I coat all sides of the shims??

 

Rob

rob if you need someone to fit and replace all of your brake parts i would be willing to ofer my services to you as i am a mechanic and have just done all the brakes on my car

Brake cleaner is available in Halfords. As far as I can tell from the smell it's spray cellulose thinnners, so that or meths would probably work fine too.

 

Carb cleaner that leaves no residue or isopropyl alcohol ought to be fine too.

 

A bit of surface rust ought be no issue on the shims, as long as they're still in one piece, just give them a clean, light coating of copper grease and you're away.

 

If you need a new set, though, I think I have a set of fronts and rears in the shed (boxed and new) that you could have for postage + a few beer tokens.

Stupid question from me....

When I fit my Brembos I take it I wont need to re-fit these shims as the pads are different sizes....are they only needed for the standard nissan brakes? will i get new shims with the new bigger pads or are they not required at all in the Brembos? :slap:

Stupid question from me....

When I fit my Brembos I take it I wont need to re-fit these shims as the pads are different sizes....are they only needed for the standard nissan brakes? will i get new shims with the new bigger pads or are they not required at all in the Brembos? :slap:

 

Yes the new pads will be a different size.

I think my new calipers have the shims included (as well as the pads!:D).

Suggest you call Mike Feeney to check in his catalogue for what you actually need.

Yeah, likewise,what Andy said. Shims are in mine to. I don't think its a major bother if you don't fit them, just desirable. Don't they help stop squeal and general noise? I expect someone on the skyline forum has some knocking around they can throw your way, or Mike. Dave