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Dardecor · 08-02-2024, 07:33 AM

Hey guys. Im changing my rotors and pads for the first time. I already have the OEM parts. I will be tracking my car soon so I'm anal about doing this right the first time.

I noticed that the rear brake pads come with shims and lubricant, but the front doesn't. I have a few questions...

1. Are the two really small bottles of lubricant enough to grease where the pistons touch on all 8 pads (front and back for all 4)?

2. Should I grease the pins that hold the pad when I push them back in?

3. I'm not really finding anything for the front shims. Are shims not needed for the front?

08-02-2024, 07:33 AM	#1
Dardecor Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 52	Do I need extra shims and lubricant for OEM Pads? Hey guys. Im changing my rotors and pads for the first time. I already have the OEM parts. I will be tracking my car soon so I'm anal about doing this right the first time. I noticed that the rear brake pads come with shims and lubricant, but the front doesn't. I have a few questions... 1. Are the two really small bottles of lubricant enough to grease where the pistons touch on all 8 pads (front and back for all 4)? 2. Should I grease the pins that hold the pad when I push them back in? 3. I'm not really finding anything for the front shims. Are shims not needed for the front?