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Old May 4, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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Quick Question: Which brake pads come with new shims when purchased? My car will need new track pads soon, and I'd like to replace my worn out shims along the way (if possible). I've heard rumors that Delco and Hawk pads do, but I can't confirm.

BTW: If anyone has an extra set laying around PM me, I want them.

Came With Shims:
- Delco
- Carquest

No Shims:
- Hawk
- Carbotech
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Originally Posted by BQuicksilver
Quick Question: Which brake pads come with new shims when purchased? My car will need new track pads soon, and I'd like to replace my worn out shims along the way (if possible). I've heard rumors that Delco and Hawk pads do, but I can't confirm.

BTW: If anyone has an extra set laying around PM me, I want them.
The AC Delco Durastop ceramic pads do.
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I just purchased some Hawk Performance Ceramic pads and they did NOT come with shims.
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Installed Hawk HP Plus pads today, they also do not come with shims.
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I think that most of the AC Delco pads come with them....
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Originally Posted by c3andc5
The AC Delco Durastop ceramic pads do.
Mine did!
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maybe I'll edit this list as we go..
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None came with my Hawk pads.
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I bought carquest ceramic pads and they had all the new shims. Tom
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Originally Posted by jon c
I think that most of the AC Delco pads come with them....
My AC Delco ceramics came with shims, lubricant and new sliders. Great price too!

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List updated.

BTW my Carbotechs did not include shims.
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Just so I know what u are talking about, when u say "shims" is that the same as those steel clips that come w/ the Delco pads?
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Originally Posted by berryj
Just so I know what u are talking about, when u say "shims" is that the same as those steel clips that come w/ the Delco pads?
Yes, they're sometimes called retainers I believe. 3/caliper on the fronts.
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What kind of lubricant is used on these retainers? ?silicone grease?
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