Deano_d

I got a set of new OEM rear pads because the last owner put some cheap duralasts with no shims so it is making alot of noise when the car is under 30mph to a stop. I got what looks like 1 shim per pad with grease is this all I need?

Changed the pads to brand new OEM still got the noise see bottom post.

S1997

Normally the pads that squeal are street/track pads, and track pads don't use shims.

You might want to check this forum:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showforum=249

omairtheman1

you only need one shim per pad


looks like you are ready for a swap good luck

apply lube to the back of the pad where the shim is

luder_5555

BTW, there rear piston will not push in. you need to turn it and push it at the same time. i'm sure that there is a DIY write up somewhere.

i believe that harbor freight sells a kit to do it for less than $20. i am not a huge harbor freight guy, but when it comes to stuff that is not likely to break, i say why not save the extra money.

fatjoe10

The rear pistons will screw in without pressure applied to them.. just use the tip of a screwdriver to turn them. Audi's and VW's on the other hand need to have pressure applied at the piston as it's being turned.

Billman250

You can use a 3/8 extension with no socket on it to turn the piston in.

Turn clockwise, and push in while doing so.

Once in, set the cross in the piston like so (+) so the tab on the brake pad sits in one of the four cross points.

fatjoe10

Hmm mine goes back in without pushing in....

Deano_d

What if the brake is not seated in the cross point? Can it cause noise? I ask this because I installed new rear pads today and I still get the noise but I did not set the piston like that (+). The only time the noise goes away is if I use the transmission to slow down other wise normal braking while in neutral or not I get the noise!

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