Ok, this is kinda a dumb question, but im going to ask anyway.

Car is not a honda, but a 2002 Mitzu galant.(wife's car)

Allthough ive changed brakes many thimes, i have never put much thought into the brake shims that go on the brake pads. Generaly these dont come with new brake pads. Are these esential, and should they be replaced from time to time?

On my honda's, i never really gave a expletive, but this car carries my wife and son, and the brakes need to be working properly so that they are safe.

So, should these shims be replaced, or are they god for a lifetime?

 

If your new pads come with shims then why not replace them.. I believe they are there to help reduce brake noise such as squeeling.

 

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the pads i get usualy dont come with shims.... but i could probaly pick them up fairly cheap from the dealer right??? i guess the shims arent much of a saftey risk though?

 

Shims are not a safety item but rather a comfort item. If you have the shims from a previous set of pads, just use those otherwise don't sweat it.