Quiet shims creeping out from between pad and piston

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Apple Dumpling, Sep 29, 2005.

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    Apple Dumpling Guest

    I heard a scraping noise from the front right wheel area on my 90
    Accord. I figured the brake pad had worn down to the squeeker so bought
    a new set of pads. When I got the wheel off I could see that the quiet
    shims had crept out about 3/8 in so that they would drag on the disk.
    That part was pretty chewed up. I ordered all 3 shims, not local
    stock. I don't understand how this can happen. The shims are secured
    by ears which slip over the pad. I replaced the pads myself about 40K
    miles ago. You would think that an assembly error would have shown up
    a long time ago. Any idea what went wrong??
    Bob
     
    Apple Dumpling, Sep 29, 2005
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    jim beam Guest

    bend the tabs/ears back and the shims cannot slide.
     
    jim beam, Sep 30, 2005
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    Apple Dumpling Guest

    Well, it was 40K miles ago but I could swear that the tabs were
    properly bent down on the Pad. I guess I will never know.

    Bob
     
    Apple Dumpling, Sep 30, 2005
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