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s1ngletracker
05-08-2009, 11:33 AM
Its interesting that shims could make such a difference... isn't it just a really thin piece of metal?
Kracka
05-08-2009, 11:40 AM
Its interesting that shims could make such a difference... isn't it just a really thin piece of metal?
Yup, its a thin piece of stainless steel. The stock shims only cover about half the pad though and I think it was affecting how the piston was contacting the pad. Everything I'm reading and everyone I'm talking to (track guys) agrees that stock shims should not be used on aftermarket pads, and even aftermarket shims will lead to a softer/less-direct pedal feel so they should only be use if you can't get the pads to stop squealing and/or you're boiling brake fluid.
s1ngletracker
05-08-2009, 04:36 PM
Ah, interesting. I can't imagine they'd even help that much to keep the brake fluid from boiling... how much insulating can a thin piece of steel really do?

Makes sense though, the pistons were probably hitting the pad at the edge of the shim and making weird things happen.
Kracka
05-09-2009, 10:46 PM
I won a Primo Performance CAS heatsheild today at the dyno-day...thanks guys!
WRX
05-09-2009, 10:50 PM
Very nice!
mike55112
05-10-2009, 03:03 AM
I like the black, Im gonna have to get a black one to replace the polished one.
rose0529
05-10-2009, 10:06 AM
DUDE! I forgot to give you the heat gun! Ill have to give it to you soon!
Kracka
05-15-2009, 08:00 PM
I love buying new toys :D

Seat lowering brackets! These will lower both front seats about 1.5".
scheides
05-15-2009, 08:07 PM
Low ridah!
A//// Guy
05-15-2009, 08:53 PM
Haha does your helmet hit the ceiling? Or does this improve foot to gas pedal angle? lol