Replace shims on LS430 when replacing brakes?

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Mar 13, 2007 | 08:42 PM

alextv

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Replace shims on LS430 when replacing brakes?

I have a 01 LS430 and am close to changing brakes. Can you use the old shims or do you have to replace with new ones as the manual suggests........Thanks

Mar 13, 2007 | 08:57 PM

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On my GS, I used my old shim. I have no noise or anything. But for the peace of mind, I guess you can fork out money for it.

Mar 14, 2007 | 10:55 AM

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you can re-use the shims if they are not bent out of shape...

just bend the tabs inwards a bit so it holds onto the brake pad better... and it's a good idea to use a tiny little bit of the toyota brake grease between the shims and pads, and between the shim and caliper... that brake grease is teh shizzle... 08887-80609