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Posted by John vdP (93SE 5-sp) on June 12, 2002 at 20:19:25:
In Reply to: When replacing pads, is it absolutely necessary to replace the shims? Someone could elaborate on this matter? Thanks. n/m posted by Will on June 12, 2002 at 18:12:58:
I even ran without them for a while, without apparent ill effect. I have drilled rotors, and they became distincly quieter after I put the shims back in. John
I have kept mine for three set of brake pads before I replaced them. I do clean them throroughly on each application, and apply a thin layer of synthetic disc brake grease on all contact points. After three times they became too much of a pain to clean, and I replaced them.