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May 28, 2007 | 08:19 AM

clint

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Hello I have to change my front brake pads on my 86 4runner are there any shims behind the pads,or do i just replace the pads thanks.Any help would be appreciated.

May 28, 2007 | 08:27 AM

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There are usually some thin metal shims you just transfer to the new pads....are your's missing?

May 28, 2007 | 09:17 AM

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i havent looked yet but my guess is that if they are metal shims then they would be rusted do you guys replace them

May 28, 2007 | 10:33 AM

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Not unless they'e falling apart. Man, I grease the holy h@!! out of my calipers, backside of the pads, slider pins, etc. every time I change my pads. Keeps 'em working smooth & prevents all that rust...