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Aug 3, 2005 | 10:36 PM

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EBC Greenstuff brakes

As per a lot of people's suggestions, I will be installing EBC Greenstuff pads on the front of my 89. I noticed something on the box about the shims but didnt quite get the point. Are the EBC brakes installed with or without the old shims?

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Aug 3, 2005 | 11:10 PM

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Whats the point of shims anyways? The pads always center themselves. They also will wear out before they're too thin to reach the rotor.

Aug 4, 2005 | 08:23 AM

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I believe shims are there for anti rattle or anti squeel. I don't mind leaving them out though.

Aug 4, 2005 | 05:51 PM

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I don't think mine came with any shims.

Aug 4, 2005 | 06:15 PM

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I don't think mine came with any shims.

And you should be very happy with those pads, I know I was. It was a huge improvement over stock or parts store pads.

Aug 4, 2005 | 10:46 PM

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I don't recall shims with mine either. I however don't think you'll be happy with the pads after you see how much dust they leave behind.

Aug 4, 2005 | 11:02 PM

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They do dust more than as advertized and they wear out fast, but they are definitely a huge improvement in stopping the car....at least they were for my 85.

Aug 5, 2005 | 08:23 AM

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They do dust more than as advertized and they wear out fast, but they are definitely a huge improvement in stopping the car....at least they were for my 85.

I have had a similar experience with mine.

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Aug 5, 2005 | 09:54 AM

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As long as they don't dust as much as the Hawk HPS, which was my other choice for a pad.
For those of you have had them wear out fast, did you still replace them with the same pad?