James -
Whomever told you these shims are not necessary should be taken out back
and shot. I would not take your car to this person again.
The shims are critical, they make all the difference in the world to get
rid of brake squeal on British disc brakes. Luckily they are very easy to
install, you can do it yoruself in about 10 minutes.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 10/7/05, James Lea <clocks@midcoast.com> wrote:
>
> When I replaced the rotors and pads on th BT7 a few months ago I was told
> that the metal shims behind the rotor pads were not necessary so I did not
> replace them. Now the brakes squeak at every light. Could this be from the
> new rotors and pads or are the shims essential to the proper working of
> the
> brakes? Thanks, JL
>
> James Lea
> 2 West St. PO Box 25
> Rockport Maine 04856
>
> 1952 MG TD Vintage Racer
> 1953 Triumph Mayflower
> 1958 Rover P4
> 1962 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
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