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[Tiefer]

Hi,

I've purchased a GM rear brake pads set to replace the old ones, it comes with pins, springs and metal shims. The pads have also glued shims so, should i put something between the pads and the metal shims? Cooper grease, double sided tape?

I've read here that it's recommended putting a bit of this grease between the caliper piston and the pads, in the springs, pins, etc.. but between the pads and the shims?

Thanks in advance

Cheers

[tigers_gonads]

I always do 

[biggriffin]

Clean were the pads sit in the calipers with a wire brush,put copperslip on the back of the pads and a smear along the edges,unless you have dressed the edges(i do both prevents pads sticking), and put dobs of copper slip in holes were pins go,.

[Tiefer]

Ok, thanks, i think i have all the parts and tools.. Busy weekend, i'll replace front discs and pads too and i've not done brakes before 

Cheers