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Old 08-09-2013, 07:15 PM   #71
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DIY: change Brake Pads/ rotors

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Originally Posted by Black_2SS View Post
Not the ones that looks like wheel weights. These are like a flat aluminum shim that sit between the pad and the piston. Have to drive 100 miles tmr just want to make sure I don't have to stay up and put them back!!!! If just noise I can deal for a day or so. Thanks guys!!
*edit. I'M NO EXPERT but I believe the thin metal "shim" is just for noise. When I did my brakes I took everything out and only put what was in the new parts box back on. The pads and the pins that hold the pads in are the only required parts I believe.
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