Posts Tagged: brake pad shims

Are brake pad shims necessary? The real truth

Learn what brake pad shims do and why they’re necessary Brake noise reduction shims, also known as brake pad shims, are thin layers of material (often rubber, steel, or a composite) placed onto the steel backing plate of each brake pad. Their primary purpose is to dampen brake vibrations that would otherwise transfer to the caliper, knuckle, strut and body of the vehicle and create brake noise. DIYers often reuse old brake pad shims or toss the old ones and complete the job without any shims. Then they complain about … Read More