I just put a new rotor, caliper, brake line, and pads on my driver rear wheel (1983 300TD). After I was done, I notice that I forgot to install the shims that come with the pads. The brakes work great, what am I risking by not installing the shims?

Thanks.

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1983 300TD, running on wvo because I can't stand OPEC.

Squeal.

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1987 W201 190D

Thanks, I will open them back up if a squeal develops.

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1983 300TD, running on wvo because I can't stand OPEC.

I think if a squeal develops it may be too late. The pads will have bedded in at a slightly different angle than they would have if the shims were in place. It might take a long time for the pads to re-wear with the shims installed.

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1987 W201 190D

what brand pads did you use?

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
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My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Raybestos sold under Carquest name. Carquest was the only place that had calipers in stock.

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1983 300TD, running on wvo because I can't stand OPEC.