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996 brake caliper shims - these are not "normal"

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YOUR RESEARCH996 brake caliper shims - these are not "normal"

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Install with brake grease between the plate and the pistons

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It appears the previous pads were installed with brake grease between the plate and the pistons.
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996 brake caliper shims - these are not "normal"

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Clean caliper and install new pads

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They came off the old pads, throw them out ,clean the caliper and install new pads.
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Leading evidence: 'Install with brake grease between the plate and the pistons' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Clean caliper and install new pads' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Use textar pads

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I am using Textar pads.
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996 brake caliper shims - these are not "normal"

Clean caliper and install new pads

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They came off the old pads, throw them out ,clean the caliper and install new pads.
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996 brake caliper shims - these are not "normal"

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Clean caliper and install new pads

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They came off the old pads, throw them out ,clean the caliper and install new pads.
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996 brake caliper shims - these are not "normal"

Install with brake grease between the plate and the pistons

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It appears the previous pads were installed with brake grease between the plate and the pistons.
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996 brake caliper shims - these are not "normal"

Use textar pads

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I am using Textar pads.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I was doing my first brake job on my 2001 996c4 today and found these metal shims on the back of all 8 brake pads. They are very thin steel and have tabs on 4 corners to hold them in place. I found one of the pistons had a broken off standard shim in the piston. It had a screw in it which I guess was done in an effort to remove it. I have a feeling these are an alternative shim system. It appears the previous pads were installed with brake grease between the plate and the pistons. Is that correct? Should it be between the pad and the shim? Has anyone ever seen these metal shims before? I think I can use them again in lieu of the stock ones. I see many people simply do not use the stock ones. I am using Textar pads. I appreciate any comments.

POST 2Original post

Are you sure they're steel? There are aftermarket shims made from titanium which are supposed to help with heat transfer into the calipers.

POST 3Original post

I believe these are to eliminate brake squeaks they probably came with that brand of pads when last installed

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They came off the old pads, throw them out ,clean the caliper and install new pads.

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Quotes source post: 20423570

This^^^ I should have been more clear in my reply

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