Brake pads again

[grahambiddulph]

Just got a set of Mintex 1144s front brake pads from Caterham.

With them have come four self adhesive shim like things,

these are exactly the same size as the friction material on the pad.

What are these for. (where do they fit.) *confused*

 

 

[Frying Pan]

They're anti-squeal / anti-rattle devices. Fit them to the non-friction side (i.e. where the brake piston will contact them)

 

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[grahambiddulph]

Thanks for that 7heavensoon,

Is that as well as, or instead of the metal shims

as fitted by caterham in the standard set up. *wavey*

 

 

 

Edited by - graham biddulph on 28 Mar 2009 15:58:00

[grahambiddulph]

Does anybody know if these shims are as well as, or instead of. *confused*

 

 

[Richard Price]

Graham,

I fitted new (1144) pads yesterday and have fitted them without either the metal or the sticky backed ones.

I've done ninty miles today, and mine do not squeal, squeak or rattle.

If you find that they squeal, you could always fit them at a latter date.

 

 

[grahambiddulph]

Thanks Richard. *wavey*

 

 

[Englishmaninwales]

....and i can confirm Richard has used his brakes hard, judging by the blue colour of the front disks yesterday 😬

 

Graham, Ive also omitted both metal and sticky backed anti rattle inserts for several years now, and I do not get squeal or rattle.

 

Malcolm

[Rich N]

I fitted both and mine did squeal slightly the other day 😬

 

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