I remember people talking about using the shims or not using the shims but I couldn't find the end result. When you put the new EBC pads in, should you install the shims with the new pads?

I put new pads in before Cody and this morning while I was removing the rear tire to have my NEW FREE AVON TIRE put on, I noticed I had installed the shims. The front brakes have been dragging quite a bit, but I tried riding a couple of miles then coasting to a stop and the rotors were still cool to the touch.

Yesterday with the engine off, I backed it up with the handle bars cocked, and the front end squealed. It sounded like the brakes again.

Well, shims or no shims?? :roll:

Thanks for any help.

Think the concensus of opinion is to use the EBCs as they come without the Honda shim. That's how I and others I know do it with no problems.

The shims on the stock pads are there to reduce squeal. EBC HH pads come with their own anti-squeal backing. I don't think having two layers will help any.

I think I might be calling the metal backing plates and shims the same thing.

Do the metal backing plates that come with the EBC pads have to be installed with the pads or has anyone ever left them out? The instructions say they have to be installed.

I leave them on, the way they come out of package...

Just as they are out of the package. Don't add the factory pads, plastic or metal.

When I push my bike backwards I get a faint squeal also.

The metal backing plates are there to damp high frequency vibrations (which is what produces a brake squeal) I'd leave them on.

Didn't use none when i installed mine.

I believe the EBC's are a bit thicker than the stock pads so leaving out the shims (front calipers only) keeps them from dragging. Put them back in after you've worn the pads down a bit if you like.

Greg

Big Boy wrote: Didn't use none when i installed mine.

Then which ones did you use ?????????? :razz:

I just installed the EBC's WITH the shims, and didn't have any clearance problems.