Are brake shims necessary?
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Are brake shims necessary?
I'm going to change the front pads, do I need to buy a new brake shim set? I threw the old one away on the last brake job.
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buy aftermarket instead of OEM and some have their own shim set included-like akebono proact.
If you haven't replaced the brakehardware (the clips, fit kit) you may want to consider that at same time. cheap also if you go aftermarket, and it's not really rocket science.
I mentioned this before, but OEM pads have a huge chamfer cut out, most likely a redesign to sacrifice stopping power for noise. I always felt shortchanged knowing Lexus basically cut out 30-40% of the braking material.
Picture here:
http://www.lexuspartsworld.com/ProdI...4465-22312.JPG
definitely doesn't look like the original design idea for the pads was followed...
If you haven't replaced the brakehardware (the clips, fit kit) you may want to consider that at same time. cheap also if you go aftermarket, and it's not really rocket science.
I mentioned this before, but OEM pads have a huge chamfer cut out, most likely a redesign to sacrifice stopping power for noise. I always felt shortchanged knowing Lexus basically cut out 30-40% of the braking material.
Picture here:
http://www.lexuspartsworld.com/ProdI...4465-22312.JPG
definitely doesn't look like the original design idea for the pads was followed...
Last edited by raytseng; 07-15-11 at 04:55 PM.
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