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new OEM rear pads have shim like material around the dog ears. (l shaped shims now?) 850 1995

posted by  Three5bangers on  Tue Aug 30 14:07 CST 2005
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http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/37382/shimoldandnewpads.jpg

The new pads at first look like they have built in shims because there is more material around the 2 dog ears vs the original pads.

At first I told the parts guy I'd take new shims but the ones he brough out were in a L-shape. Not rectangular like originals. Since they looked different I told the parts guy I didn't want them. Maybe these new pads require this L - shaped shim. Any ideas. New part box says 30648383.

I also picked up some silicone for $13.

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    new OEM rear pads have shim like material around the dog ears. (l shaped shims now?) 850 1995

    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Tue Aug 30 15:29 CST 2005
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    Personally I like the teflon shims and not the metal ones. Yes, the new Volvo pads do look like they have some type of plastic/rubber coating too. I would try them without and see how it goes. You can always add shims later.
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      new OEM rear pads have shim like material around the dog ears. (l shaped shims now?) 850 1995

      posted by  volvocrazed on  Thu Sep 1 07:13 CST 2005
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      Go with MadeInJapan's advice - try the pads without additional shims first.

      I installed the Volvo pads with the integrated shims a few months ago on my rear brakes. I did not use any additional shims. So far, I have not had any sqealing (which was an issue with the non-Volvo pads that had been in there). I did use grease,of course.


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