Neilg7777

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Hi fitted 4 pots to my 1995wrx and now i have a Knocking noise from the front left when braking at low speeds. The brakes also squeal when stopping. I have noticed on the disc that the pads can not be sitting right (picture is drivers side) Have bled the brakes twice and to be honest dont think they are any better than the 2 pots is there something not right. Girlfriend does not like to drive it because of the knocking (not a bad thing )
Thanks Neil

Glowplug

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Did you refit the shims??
New or used pads?? As the discs look used.

I put 4 pots on mine,new discs and pads, HEL braided flexi's and DOT 5.1 fluid, best upgade i've ever done imo

Neilg7777

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All second hand from a member on here. Dont no about shims dont no what they are but fitted a metal looking bracket which clips on to the 2 bars (i no what i am on about lol) Will get a pic of them on the car may be easyer.
Neil

Glowplug

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Ideally you will of needed to fit the pads exacly as they where before as they will have become 'shaped' to the disc, which is why they are not contacting flush (i know what i mean ) Basically, you have mis-matched discs and pads. The knock will be the pads moving in the caliper.

The shims are thin plates that fit betwwen the pad and the pistons and prevent squeel, i believe you can get a specific grease that will do the same job.

Itis also possible to fit the calipers upside down, you need to have the bleed nipple at the top, otherwise it is impossible to fully bleed them.

Neilg7777

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Can just make them out. There is nothing between the pads and pistons
Fitted with nipple at the top.




Neil

Glowplug

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The best solution would be, new pads and new shims or some of this.

Neilg7777

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Thanks what are shims read on here about them but no idea what to look for
Thanks Neil

Glowplug

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Shims are in the middle. really thin bits of metal.

Neilg7777

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No not got them looks like new pads/discs and some shims
Many Thanks Neil

Neilg7777

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If i buy original pads will they come with shims
Neil

Glowplug

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That's a top idea.

May i also suggest the HEL or B F Goodridge stainless steel brake hoses, well worth the money imho.

Glowplug

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Not sure, never bought OE pads, i know they do not come with Mintex or EBC.

Ian Godney@ Godspeed Brakes would prob sort you out, he posts and advertises on here.

Neilg7777

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Wanted to get brake lines but been disapointed with the brakes so did not want to spend more money untill i got them sorted.
Cheers Neil