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AadosX · 03-04-2005, 12:25 AM

I just ran a search and didn't find much info about this... brakes are new to me. I got the 300ZX brakes and tossed the stock metal shims (one vented and one solid per pad) because they were rusty. Do you guys think those are neccessary or do they only stop squealing?

Thanks!
-John

Dream240 · 03-04-2005, 07:51 AM

Yes they're necessary, to avoid the squealing. Trust me you don't want to push your brakes without the shims. LOUD!!!!

projectRDM · 03-04-2005, 12:24 PM

John, I've never used shims in over five years of running Z brakes, no noise.

the head · 03-04-2005, 12:33 PM

I have never used shims on any car never had a squeak problem

except for hawk hp+ pads but they squeak all the time when they are cold shims or not

AadosX · 03-04-2005, 01:39 PM

Thanks guys. No shims it is... I didn't want to have to order that outrageously expensive hardware kit just for shims.

r32gtr · 03-04-2005, 04:41 PM

im not using the shims, because i don't have them, and my mechanic said i wouldn't need tehm since i am putting hawk pads on.

slivia-junkie · 03-04-2005, 07:25 PM

if you have a squeeking problem running no shims go to an auto parts store and buy a set of universal shims mine cost me $5

03-04-2005, 12:25 AM	#1
AadosX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Auburn University Posts: 959 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Z32 Brake Shims I just ran a search and didn't find much info about this... brakes are new to me. I got the 300ZX brakes and tossed the stock metal shims (one vented and one solid per pad) because they were rusty. Do you guys think those are neccessary or do they only stop squealing? Thanks! -John

03-04-2005, 07:51 AM	#2
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 46 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Yes they're necessary, to avoid the squealing. Trust me you don't want to push your brakes without the shims. LOUD!!!! __________________ Don't mess with my monkey...he's loaded.

03-04-2005, 12:24 PM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	John, I've never used shims in over five years of running Z brakes, no noise. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

03-04-2005, 12:33 PM	#4
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have never used shims on any car never had a squeak problem except for hawk hp+ pads but they squeak all the time when they are cold shims or not __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

03-04-2005, 01:39 PM	#5
AadosX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Auburn University Posts: 959 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. No shims it is... I didn't want to have to order that outrageously expensive hardware kit just for shims.

03-04-2005, 04:41 PM	#6
r32gtr Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: aurora/bowling green Age: 45 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im not using the shims, because i don't have them, and my mechanic said i wouldn't need tehm since i am putting hawk pads on.

03-04-2005, 07:25 PM	#7
slivia-junkie Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: if you could tell me i would be most greatfull Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you have a squeeking problem running no shims go to an auto parts store and buy a set of universal shims mine cost me $5