Shim or no shim - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

May 10, 2010 | 12:38 PM

COMMANDOE

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Shim or no shim

I am replacing the pads on my 05 coupe (non-brembo) with akebono ceramic pads. Do you absolutely have to use the shims (oem) on the replacement pads. Or are "shims" only for oem pads?

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May 10, 2010 | 03:45 PM

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I got the same question also, Got a 04 but mine don't come with a shim. Do I need to get shims for them?

May 10, 2010 | 08:43 PM

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I believe some pads come with shims (mine did Akebono) I just did my front brakes today so I didn't use the oem shims. I think if you get pads without shims, common sense would be to use the oem? I think? lol

May 10, 2010 | 09:17 PM

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From: Philly burbs

Try to reuse the OEM shims if you can as it will cut down on squealing/noise. However, quite honestly, the OEM shims are acoustically designed for the OEM pads, so may not work as well on aftermarket pads anyway.