mryoshi

I am replacing pads.
Stock pads do not have shim on pad. the hawk have a shim built in to back of pad. does this mean i should not use the shim that was on them stock?

SayNoToPistons

iTrader: (8)

It wont hurt to try. If it has shims built in, then most likely you wont need to use factory shims. I have never used Hawk pads on my RX-8, but I have RB ET500 pads. My ET500 pads didnt come with shims, and I used factory shims at first. Major squeaking. I took off the factory shims and that improved brake feel and canceled out the shim squeal.

kingaaron

iTrader: (1)

Don't use the stock shims, use what came with the hawk pads.

MaD666MaX

iTrader: (3)

I removed the shims that came on the hawk pads and not using the stock either, no squeal at all for me

hornbm

iTrader: (1)

I was wondering this myself when I did the install. HAWK pads actually have a bump on the pads that prevent you from using the OEM shims anyway. I have about 12K on my hawk HPS pads with hawk shims, never squealed once.

rotary's dream

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Anyone has stock shims dont use? I need 1 because mine is broken, and the brake makes bad sound .

monchie

Brakes are one of the most important functions on a vehicle. The stock or aftermarket shims should be added for safety precautions. If it's working for you without the shims, then it's alright, only if your brakes are working properly.