EBC brake pad install question
04-12-2010, 01:00 AM
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EBC brake pad install question I tried searching for this and found this exact question, but no one answered the previous thread. so lets try again.
I just bought some EBC green stuff pads, and after reading the installation instructions I'm a bit confused.
"These brake pads are not fitted with original anti rattle shims, Please do not attempt to fit shims from worn pads onto these units which will cause an over-thickness situation resulting in pad drag".
Does this mean not to use the old metal hardware that normally comes with new brake pads, or get new metal hardware? I do not feel comfortable installing the pads without new metal guides
I just bought some EBC green stuff pads, and after reading the installation instructions I'm a bit confused.
"These brake pads are not fitted with original anti rattle shims, Please do not attempt to fit shims from worn pads onto these units which will cause an over-thickness situation resulting in pad drag".
Does this mean not to use the old metal hardware that normally comes with new brake pads, or get new metal hardware? I do not feel comfortable installing the pads without new metal guides
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04-13-2010, 10:54 PM
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I tried searching for this and found this exact question, but no one answered the previous thread. so lets try again.
I just bought some EBC green stuff pads, and after reading the installation instructions I'm a bit confused.
"These brake pads are not fitted with original anti rattle shims, Please do not attempt to fit shims from worn pads onto these units which will cause an over-thickness situation resulting in pad drag".
Does this mean not to use the old metal hardware that normally comes with new brake pads, or get new metal hardware? I do not feel comfortable installing the pads without new metal guides
I just bought some EBC green stuff pads, and after reading the installation instructions I'm a bit confused.
"These brake pads are not fitted with original anti rattle shims, Please do not attempt to fit shims from worn pads onto these units which will cause an over-thickness situation resulting in pad drag".
Does this mean not to use the old metal hardware that normally comes with new brake pads, or get new metal hardware? I do not feel comfortable installing the pads without new metal guides
The shims that EBC refers to are the ones that go on the backside of the pad.
The hardware you are referring to is the anti-vibration clips that snap into the caliper mounting bracket and allow the pads to slide in and out and reduce noise.
To answer your question, you definitely want to use the clips that you are referring to. Just don't use any shims behind the backing plates of the pads.
04-13-2010, 11:02 PM
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You are confusing the shims with the hardware kit.
The shims that EBC refers to are the ones that go on the backside of the pad.
The hardware you are referring to is the anti-vibration clips that snap into the caliper mounting bracket and allow the pads to slide in and out and reduce noise.
To answer your question, you definitely want to use the clips that you are referring to. Just don't use any shims behind the backing plates of the pads.
The shims that EBC refers to are the ones that go on the backside of the pad.
The hardware you are referring to is the anti-vibration clips that snap into the caliper mounting bracket and allow the pads to slide in and out and reduce noise.
To answer your question, you definitely want to use the clips that you are referring to. Just don't use any shims behind the backing plates of the pads.
The anti-rattle shims are to be re-used. Do not use a backing place with the pads. (F-bodies don't use them anyways)
04-14-2010, 12:51 AM
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yea thats what confused me. there are no anti rattle shims on F-bodies, so I thought they meant the hardware. I havent put them on yet. I am still waiting for the rotors I ordered as well. thanks for the replies.
