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Not sure what is this paper, but I use a 3� putty knife to separate the shims from the pads.
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Not sure what is this paper, but I use a 3� putty knife to separate the shims from the pads.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

was i supposed to peel the paper off or what?

POST 2Original post

Not sure what is this paper, but I use a 3� putty knife to separate the shims from the pads.

POST 3Original post

Yes new shims have adhesive and r supose to stick... although i have never used new ones and im not sure if they stick to the pistons or the pad? Guessing the pad

POST 4Original post

In my day (1.5 million years ago) we’d spray adhesive on the back of the pad to prevent squeal. My guess would be adhesive on the piston side.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

thanks guys. I had no idea I had to remove those liners during installation and noticed they were coming out on 3/4 corners. I was able to get the paper out without any trouble. I thought I would share my rookie mistake for people to get a laugh. woops! ya live and ya learn.

POST 6Original post

I actually forgot to take the paper off when I was halfway through my brake job on my car. Never did go back afterwards.

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