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Old 02-14-12, 05:59 PM
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Default new shim and fit kit necessary?
going to replace my pads
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No, unless they are broken or bent.
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when i order the brake pads is that for 2 or 4?
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It's complete for the front or rear, comes with 4 pads.
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At the time when I did my front brakes I didn't know such a kit existed. Installed new pads and rotors, and reused the "old" shims/hardware. No problems to this day.
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