I didn't seem to have a shim or whatever it is on the front pads, I only had them on the rears... is this a problem? Thanks.

 

No, not a saftey issue. Could and prolly will get noisey tho.

 

I haven't used shims in a very long time. My brakes have not been noisy. So, it may not be that much of a big deal. May also depend on what manufacturer of brake pad.

 

you're going to have to take it all apart again, go find some shims and re do everything, no shims is no good!!!!

Just giving you a hard time chris, it shouldnt be a problem, I havnt ran shims in a long time as well

-Arno

 

Actually, why is it less noisy with those shims? Does anyone know how it works?

 

unless the pads are OEM honda, i don't run shims, they always end up sliding out a little and cause grinding noises. as long as you greased up the back of the pad, it should be fine.

 

i dont even greese up the back of the pads. will that cause any problems?

 

jeez they give you the grease, might as well use it?!

 

i didnt get any with hawk pads from pep boys

 

its to reduce noise in the brakes... you'll be fine without the "grease"

 

No grease, no shims, so far so good.

 

What are grease and shims?

I never see those in the carbotech box