Question regarding Hawk HPS install & shims

***Digitalfiend*** · 06-17-2006, 08:32 PM

I finished installing my Hawk HPS pads today and while installing the front, I wasn't sure if I needed to use the 2nd shim - the larger black one that fits between the pad and the triangular metal shim. I tried installing them with both, but the pad wouldn't fit in the caliper. The front Hawk HPS pads look like they have that same shim built right into the pad, so I just installed the triangular piece. Everything is working fine and the pads are great, but I want to make sure I don't need that 2nd shim.

Thank you in advance.

***BoostJunkie*** · 06-17-2006, 10:34 PM

I just use the one metal shim and it works great, no noise at all.

***Digitalfiend*** · 06-18-2006, 07:43 AM

Thank you.

Kirv · 06-19-2006, 05:44 PM

I'm going to install my hawk hps pads this weekend, never changed brake pads before, but it looks really easy after watching the HSPN video in how to.

Question is: what are the stock shims? The video notes that they are not shown. What do the stock shims look like, where do they go, what are they there for?

Thanks

***evilSTi7*** · 06-19-2006, 06:12 PM

yea dont worry about only using 1 shim its fine.

a shim is a thin metal piece that helps eliminate brake squeal. when you take the stock pads off you will see the 2 shims on the back of the pad. when you put the new brakes on you probably wont be able to get all of them back on and thats fine.

Kirv · 06-19-2006, 06:41 PM

Oh, just the metal piece between the back of the pad and pistons? That's easy, thanks.

06-17-2006, 08:32 PM	#1
*Digitalfiend* Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,619 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Question regarding Hawk HPS install & shims I finished installing my Hawk HPS pads today and while installing the front, I wasn't sure if I needed to use the 2nd shim - the larger black one that fits between the pad and the triangular metal shim. I tried installing them with both, but the pad wouldn't fit in the caliper. The front Hawk HPS pads look like they have that same shim built right into the pad, so I just installed the triangular piece. Everything is working fine and the pads are great, but I want to make sure I don't need that 2nd shim. Thank you in advance. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Digitalfiend; 06-17-2006 at 09:30 PM.

06-19-2006, 06:41 PM	#6
Kirv Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Silver Fav Mod: Rumble + Torque = COBB Stg2 Location: CT Posts: 726 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Oh, just the metal piece between the back of the pad and pistons? That's easy, thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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06-17-2006, 10:34 PM	#2
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,658 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	I just use the one metal shim and it works great, no noise at all.

06-18-2006, 07:43 AM	#3
*Digitalfiend* Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,619 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Thank you.

06-19-2006, 05:44 PM	#4
Kirv Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Silver Fav Mod: Rumble + Torque = COBB Stg2 Location: CT Posts: 726 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	I'm going to install my hawk hps pads this weekend, never changed brake pads before, but it looks really easy after watching the HSPN video in how to. Question is: what are the stock shims? The video notes that they are not shown. What do the stock shims look like, where do they go, what are they there for? Thanks

06-19-2006, 06:12 PM	#5
*evilSTi7* The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,356 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	yea dont worry about only using 1 shim its fine. a shim is a thin metal piece that helps eliminate brake squeal. when you take the stock pads off you will see the 2 shims on the back of the pad. when you put the new brakes on you probably wont be able to get all of them back on and thats fine.