Hello. I could do with replacing the anti-squeal shims on ther brake calipers.
Brakes international seem to be out of stock and don't bother answering emails.
SJ have the fronts, but want £45 for the rears.
Has anyone else found an alternative?
Thanks
Jason
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Re: Brake Shims
Try one of the anti-squeal pastes that are available these days.
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Re: Brake Shims
Could try toyota alternatives i.e. camry corolla
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165847025726 ... BM2P68g9Bh
Or biggred
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Or biggred
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Re: Brake Shims
Just seen that land rover discos have the same or similar caliper advertised but not confirmed.
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Re: Brake Shims
Hello Pete. It's not as they are squealing. It's more of a case of them falling apart.Pete Boole wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 21:51Try one of the anti-squeal pastes that are available these days.
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Re: Brake Shims
Just searched SJ site on "Brake Shim" and top hit is A089J8076S - Shims on back of Rear Brake pad. - £15.12 inc VAT.SJ have the fronts, but want £45 for the rears.
I know postage can take a hit, but hopefully not £30 now
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Looking in parts list though, I can't find that number - but then the anti squeal shim is only reference as part of a full pad spring set. Seems like a call would be needed.
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Re: Brake Shims
Meant to add that neither front or rear of my car had any shims between the pad and piston.
Was not a problem before my overhaul. We'll see if they start squealing now they are free to slide and work properly
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Was not a problem before my overhaul. We'll see if they start squealing now they are free to slide and work properly
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Re: Brake Shims
Is the squeal likely to be the wheel cylinder?
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