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Re: BJ8 Front brake pad shims

To: <Rebeltown@aol.com>, <healeys@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: BJ8 Front brake pad shims
From: "Keith Pennell" <pennell@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 16:30:28 -0500
Gary,

The anisqueal adhesive works for a while, maybe 500 miles.  The squeal
slowly returns however.  I made a set of shims out of some SS stock and they
work fine.

Keith Pennell


> Upon investigating a clunking sound emanating from the rt. front when I
> touch the brake pedal I noticed that 1/2 of the shim (anti-squeal) plate
was
> missing.  I ordered new ones from M--- and the new ones do not appear
large
> enough to cover the pad to piston surfaces.  They are about 1/2 inch too
short.
> Are these shims really needed and will the shortness of the new  ones
cause me
> more problems if I use them? Does anyone just use the  anti-squeal liquid
that
> comes in a tube and forego the shims? Thanks
>
> Gary Shunk  '67 BJ8 #38427 N.J.




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