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Brake Pad Shims

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by TRDSteepSLOPE, Mar 30, 2022.

  1. Mar 30, 2022 at 12:58 PM
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    TRDSteepSLOPE

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    The Dealer is telling me that I should install brake pad shims with my OEM pads. I’m doing the install and this would be the first time I’ve heard of using a shim. Anyone have any input on this? Any Masters in here have a say?
     
  2. Mar 30, 2022 at 1:22 PM
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    gdiep

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    When I replaced the oem brakes a few years ago, my original brake pads had shims on them. I could have easily reused them if I had purchased oem brake pads. But since I went with an aftermarket setup of discs and pads, I didn't. I think the shims serve the purpose of reducing vibration and squeal. I just put some Stop Squeal on the back of the new pads. Never had an issue with it.
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2022 at 1:38 PM
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    will my original OEM have them? Is there any concerns or problems to reuse if they are on?
     
  4. Mar 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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    Sumo91

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    The original will have shims on them. Make sure you clean everything really good, and apply some brake lube to the shims and pins. When I replaced my pads I didn't clean or lube anything and had horrible brake squeal, so when I rebuilt my calipers I cleaned everything really good, and applied brake lube to everything. No more squealing. I used this stuff, seemed to really stand out from other products during my research

    https://www.amazon.com/CRC-05361-Si...t=&hvlocphy=9027658&hvtargid=pla-467954305081
     
  5. Mar 30, 2022 at 3:54 PM
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    TRDSteepSLOPE

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    Ordered thank you
     
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