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Yup, the akebono brake shims have nitrile rubber on both sides, and it's a single shim solution that works very well (my brakes are smooth and quiet). Other aftermarket pads do not come with quality shims. In that case I would use the 2 OEM shims if they fit, but I would not triple shim (aftermarket + 2 oem shims) Video Link: http://youtu.be/WsaEtMaW6Qw.
so with the aftermarket pads that have shim built on there's no need to put anti squeal lube on shims than?