Well Damn.... 30mm Brake Shim Question - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

drivenlegend · 04-29-2005, 07:57 PM

I hope to upgrade my brakes tomorrow, but I want a final couple of opinions before I go ahead with it. And just for the veterans of Zilvia, yes I did do some searching on the site, I just want some specific suggestions.

Here's what I have:

30mm Aluminum Z32 calipers
Stock z32 rotors (turned)
Conversion SS lines from ProjectNissan.com
1 1/16th z32 MC (rebuilt Nabco from Autozone)
Front Pads (Nissan OEM)
Elf Moto dot 5.1 Brake Fluid
CRC Disk Brake Quiet (Antisqueak Goo)

The question is, when I got the calipers and removed the old pads and stuff, there were not any shims. The wire clips that go on the top of the caliper and go into the pins came new with the Nissan pads so I have those. I just want to know if I really need the shims or not. Several people say that they are not necessary and have been running without them for some time with no squeaks at all, but others recommend them. I have changed other disc brakes before, and never used shims, but I have always used the CRC Brake Goo with no problems.

Any input would be awesome.

theronin · 04-29-2005, 08:25 PM

im not running any shims, havent been for 2+ yrs now. not a problem be sure to bring something to either a) remove the old dust guard or b) cut it so the larger brakes will fit. and lastly... enjoy your new brakes

rancid240 · 04-29-2005, 08:37 PM

no shims here.

so you bought the lines from project nissan? You paid too much then...

Ritz S14 · 04-29-2005, 08:40 PM

Shims are just there to help prevent squeek. I run them, but you don't really need them.

drivenlegend · 04-29-2005, 08:42 PM

Eh, they weren't that bad. I got them on "sale," they were like $60, and $5 shipping. They are pretty nice though!

Thanks for the input! I have been waiting for like 2 weeks to do my swap, and I was gonna be pissed if I had to wait longer for a damn shim kit.

rancid240 · 04-29-2005, 08:44 PM

dont forget to put the bleeders up

theronin · 04-29-2005, 08:57 PM

get some speed bleeders... will make ur life so much easier.

04-29-2005, 07:57 PM	#1
drivenlegend Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 231 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well Damn.... 30mm Brake Shim Question I hope to upgrade my brakes tomorrow, but I want a final couple of opinions before I go ahead with it. And just for the veterans of Zilvia, yes I did do some searching on the site, I just want some specific suggestions. Here's what I have: 30mm Aluminum Z32 calipers Stock z32 rotors (turned) Conversion SS lines from ProjectNissan.com 1 1/16th z32 MC (rebuilt Nabco from Autozone) Front Pads (Nissan OEM) Elf Moto dot 5.1 Brake Fluid CRC Disk Brake Quiet (Antisqueak Goo) The question is, when I got the calipers and removed the old pads and stuff, there were not any shims. The wire clips that go on the top of the caliper and go into the pins came new with the Nissan pads so I have those. I just want to know if I really need the shims or not. Several people say that they are not necessary and have been running without them for some time with no squeaks at all, but others recommend them. I have changed other disc brakes before, and never used shims, but I have always used the CRC Brake Goo with no problems. Any input would be awesome.

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04-29-2005, 08:37 PM	#3
rancid240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 2,770 Trader Rating: (72) Feedback Score: 72 reviews	no shims here. so you bought the lines from project nissan? You paid too much then...

04-29-2005, 08:40 PM	#4
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 39 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shims are just there to help prevent squeek. I run them, but you don't really need them.

04-29-2005, 08:42 PM	#5
drivenlegend Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 231 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Eh, they weren't that bad. I got them on "sale," they were like $60, and $5 shipping. They are pretty nice though! Thanks for the input! I have been waiting for like 2 weeks to do my swap, and I was gonna be pissed if I had to wait longer for a damn shim kit.

04-29-2005, 08:44 PM	#6
rancid240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 2,770 Trader Rating: (72) Feedback Score: 72 reviews	dont forget to put the bleeders up