Another brake pad question:

[squeezer]

The service manual says that when you replace the front brake pads, you should also change the pad shims and the pad spring (the latter referred to as "support pad" in the parts fiche).

Is that really necessary? Do you folks do that?

 

[RossKean]

The service manual says that when you replace the front brake pads, you should also change the pad shims and the pad spring (the latter referred to as "support pad" in the parts fiche).

Is that really necessary? Do you folks do that?

I dont. Just clean everything up - especially the pistons before you push them back.

 

[Fred W]

+1 - The metal parts will be fine. Just clean them up and reinstall.

 

[majicmaker]

Not Needed! Just Clean them and Reuse.

 

[squeezer]

Thanks all!