I installed a set a NAPA Premium pads with shims on a 2005 Ford Taurus. The pads had clip-on shims that fit well. There were also these stainless steel shims included with the kit but there was nothing similar on the original brakes. Has anyone got some experience with these extra “ shims” ? Here are some shots. I have a bit of a squeal when applying the brakes.
NAPA Premium Pads and shims
- Thread starter Snagglefoot
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Those pads are probably cross referenced to multiple cars with different shims/clips.
Those clips go up in the top of the caliper for the springs that are on the top of the pad to ride against. That same FMSI number fits many years of tauruses and several different calipers on said Tauruses. Some use one clip, some use the other, some dont use either.
Yes. The pins and bushings are well lubed. I did not put any between the caliper and shim. The tab ears are also lubed. Here is something from super lube. Any comments about their recommendations? I find when doing maintenance, there is never any lube left on the tab ears, even with brakes that are silent. Still, it’s easy to re-apply, even with the caliper bolted in place for most makes. Are most folks putting it between the caliper and shim? Appreciate opinions.
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