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how does it stop squealing on an active piston ? could stop vibration while coming to a stop... A - SHIM NEEDED - 60% of brake noise problems are solved by the addition of a rubber/steel/rubber shim on the reverse of the pad known as a noise reduction shim. Since 2006 all EBC Greenstuff, Redstuff and Yellowstuff pads have been manufactured with shims. Read more here: http://www.ebcbrakes.com/troubleshooting.shtml

to stop them squeeeeeeeling to help with heat dispersion.

should have gone in on the usd... should have gotten BP... (bet downwards)

+1 +100 Why not use the shims because you've got pistons on each side of the rotor?! Same thing really...

I can reveal that the 10 cent coin is the same size as 1 penny, hope that helps.

not sure but over here drift days... they well... eeerh have the wrong type of crowds ...

rake shims are thin layers of rubber or metal that fit between the brake pads and the rotors to correct small imperfections that cause brake noise. They function just like shims in cabinetry: If the kitchen floor of an old house is a little crooked, the cabinet installer will add a couple of thin, wooden shims to level out the cabinets. Brake shims work much the same way to adjust otherwise normal brakes. On the most basic level, for many new vehicles with new brake parts, brake shims function as anti-rattle pads. They keep the pads and rotors from banging against each other or squealing. Some brake part kits come with the shims already attached to the brake pads; some come with separate shims that have adhesive backings, which need to be affixed to the back of the brake pads. Other shims must be purchased separately and attached to the pads with double-sided tape. In an­y case, brake shims are easy to use and install, and they can make a big difference in the way that the brake parts work together. While most are made from rubber, it's possible to upgrade to something like titanium brake shims. Let's take a look at these as an option for a brake shim upgrade. Titanium Brake Shims Brakes are tested under extreme conditions. Titanium brake shims work as heat shields to maintain braking power. When brakes are under stress, they get hot. Real hot. Just think how hot the brake parts on a racecar get when coming out of a straight stretch to enter a corner. Rubber can quickly turn to goo in that situation, or in any heavy braking scenario. The heat created from the friction of the hard-working brakes can actually boil the hydraulic brake fluid, which even further reduces stopping power. That's where titanium brake shims come in. Titanium brake shims work like heat shields to prevent the heat of the braking effort from affecting the other brake parts. Manufacturers often use a titanium alloy in the brake shims to keep costs down, as titanium can be very expensive. While rubber brake shims can be stuck to the back of brake pads using two-sided tape, titanium brake shims are usually secured by other means. They often have holes at the top and thread onto the caliper pins. They still fit between the brake pads and the rotors, but they function less as noise dampeners and more as heat shields. ­Keeping the brake parts as cool as possible means a longer life for brake parts and fewer brake fluid changes. Brake shims are great for cars, but what about motorcycles? Can one brake part make a difference in the safety of a bike? Of course it can. Motorcycle Brake Shims In addition to shielding heat and reducing noise, motorcycle brake shims are an important alignment aid. If a wheel isn't perfectly centered, a motorcycle brake shim inserted between the brake and rotor can bring it to true. motorcycle brake shims Motorcycle brake shims help with alignment and reduce noise. Since motorcycles don't usually generate the kind of heat that racecars do, the types of motorcycle brake shims you'll find are usually of the stick-on rubber variety, rather than titanium. These rubber brake shims reduce noise and vibration, making for a more comfortable ride. They also protect the brake pistons from overheating, which improves safety. The shims also function to snug the friction surface of the brake pads against the rotors. The more of the friction surface that comes into contact with the rotors, the more stopping power the brake parts will be able to generate. Though the humble brake shim serves a simple purpose and sometimes is an underestimated brake part, its assistance in wheel alignment and bettering maximum braking power is important. It helps reduce uneven wear and tear on brakes and increases the safety, giving both bike and rider a smoother and more comfortable ride. ­More here: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-part ... hims3.html In short I'd stick shims on...

No shims necessary in Brembos ...... always use shims!

Well I'm saving me pennies up for the new wheels and balancing the cost against a few other things. Any advice on tyres for both my current 17" wheels and potential 19" wheels (hopefully a set of 5Zigen ZR+520's) would be great. Bock 17" > If you are saving pennies then go for Falkens or the like... I use the Goodyear F1's and can't fault them for daily driver use. 19" > again Falkens or if you want something better go for Pilot Sport PS2's, would not know what size of rubber to go for I'm afraid the widest possible

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Holy moly...

Lol, are u looking for rubber to the 17 or 19?

You sure you got brembos? Saw in chat you where looking for pads... or was it calipers? Can't get the same type of rubber anymore since its an off size...

Ah it sure does..... 235 50 rear ... can't remember front, can have a look what I'm using.

I'll check on the track day Friday..... neighbours hate me a it is :-)

Think that would be a minor change if any even! So won't bother.

Was stated somewhere that you could have 265 with a lower profile also, think it was 30. Can check if you want?

Did that last week, no response so I assume he's no longer doing them Weird, did he read it? Might not be logging in.

cool

pm nrenz123 about getting a number bracket...

right, went out and did another test. Hope it's for the judges liking Distance correct Angle More pics Cold 90.5db Warmed up 76.5db Holding @ 4.5k 98.7 Full on 118.7 So thats a bit different, happy with that! My poor wall! Some vids: @4.5k @7k

Dunno think the bumper looks the same though I'm going to have a look at this tomorrow on mine so if you fancy waiting before you do anything and I'll show you wahat an uk plate would look like on a jdm bumper.

right you try this first and let me know

Thats behind it...