Do our OEM brake pads use/come with shims? - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Aug 31, 2008 | 12:07 PM

noooorb

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Do our OEM brake pads use/come with shims?

03 G35 sedan in particular?

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I had a mechanic change my brakes with OEM Nissan pads, but they squeak once warmed down when going from 5 to 0mph. I checked them out today and I noticed that there are no shims installed, and all I see is the blue OEM Nissan brake pad.

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Aug 31, 2008 | 03:28 PM

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call dealer parts department and ask them if shim kits come equiped on your car.

Aug 31, 2008 | 05:57 PM

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Ok I guess it does and I'm gonna have to order:
N1061-187837

Infiniti G35 3.5 4dr 2WD Brake Hardware Kit

Front incl. pad shims (1 per car)

OES-N1061-187837

Sep 1, 2008 | 11:48 AM

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Use a new brake shim kit, go to the Infiniti dealer for that.

Sep 2, 2008 | 11:34 AM

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The elastometric [rubberized] coating on shims changes with heat and effectively wears out. If as new is desired then new shims with every pad replacement.