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What are the shims for on our brakes?

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jfdid

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Dec 18, 2003
Calgary,
What role do the shims play in our braking system? Is it just to create a place to put anti-squeel compound, or is it for anti-rattle, or what?

Thanks guys.
 
Yes the shims are in place to help reduce the brake chatter. :thumb:
 
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