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Old 10-08-2002, 10:34 AM
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Rattling brakes

Well, I have new pads and new rotors, and I installed the shims on both pads...but they still rattle. Yes, they rattle less, but it still makes a noise when I go over bumps (unless I have the brakes on). Anyone know how to stop this?

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Old 10-08-2002, 10:52 AM
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I have never tried this, but I have heard of people putting some type sticky adhesive on both sides of the shim to hold the pad against the piston/caliper. Sorry, even if it works, don't know where to source either.
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Old 10-08-2002, 12:11 PM
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You did not say if these are OEM pads or not so I will ask.

Are they OEM pads that come with new shims or are you re-using the old shims?

If you buy aftermarket pads, you need to replace the shims at least every other brake job. You can buy shims individually under these part numbers:
Qty 4 26233PA030
Qty 2 26233PA050

If ypou look at the drawing:
http://www.subaruparts.com/diag/?mod...category=262-A

You will see that there are two inboard shims and one outboard shim.

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Something only just now occured to me. The center caps on my wheels rattled until I bent their brackets outward a little for a tighter fit. Could this possibly be the rattle you're hearing?
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I bought some Raybestos BRUTE FORCE pads. They came with TWO shims, so I put on on the outside pad, and one on the inside. So I need another one on the outside? Weird. I recall someone talking about some loose bolt or something that it could be.... but I tightened everythign I could so I doubt that.

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I have never tried this, but I have heard of people putting some type sticky adhesive on both sides of the shim to hold the pad against the piston/caliper. Sorry, even if it works, don't know where to source either.
Right on. It's called anti-squeal compound and frequently comes in a little plastic squeeze packet with the new pads.
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Right on. It's called anti-squeal compound and frequently comes in a little plastic squeeze packet with the new pads.
And sometimes that little packet is grease to put on the ends of the pads where they ride on the guides. Confusing the two compounds would result in problems.
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And sometimes that little packet is grease to put on the ends of the pads where they ride on the guides. Confusing the two compounds would result in problems.
Definitely - don't be like the aircraft mechanic I know that picked up the Loc-Tite instead of the anti-seize compound. VERY different results, none favorable.
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Using the wrong compound

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Also reminds me of the guy who didn't know the difference between Vaseline and putty...
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Also reminds me of the guy who didn't know the difference between Vaseline and putty...
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