So I just changed out my pads and everything went easily together except for the anti-squeal shim, I cannot get them to stay in place, they are in pretty good, then I go for a test drive and they fall out. They are rattling the whole time as well. I have removed them completely for the time being just to ensure they are the only thing making niose and they are. Anyone have a suggestion on how to get these to stay on more securely, or do I even need them on. Thanks

 

they should be held in by the pins, at least mine are...

 

They are when I first set them up, then they loosen out and start rattling. This happens within a few seconds.

 

Did you use any high temp anti-seize compound on the shims? Permatex makes some....

 

No I didnt put them on these, would that stop them from rattling and being generally loose?

 

It should.... it's actually in the factory service manual to do so. In case you didn't notice when you pulled the shims off the stock pads, there was gunk on them between the shim and pad

Here's some stuff, I think I used the hi-temp silicone formula:

http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...nce_repair.htm

I think some guys like to use this though:

http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...sket_Maker.htm

Regardless, there's some good write-ups on here and socalevo for doing a pad swap.

 

I actually dont have the shims (Friend did the install for me cause i was busy with work and he threw them out ) and i dont have any noise or rattling. It should help from what your describing though.

 

I am not talking about the shims on the pads, the new pads I have have some on them. I am talking to the little metal piece that goes on the outside once the pads are on the caliper, between the two metal clips that go through the pads themselves.

 

well i changed mine and they all installed fine but for some reason my front right sweellllzzzz bad i dont know why i did nothing different and none of the others do it.

 

Edit: Just figured what you're talking about. That is a sping type retainer. If you are looking at it with the ends towards the floor what you need to do is flip it the other way and install it that way. You will see that the ends are designed to hook on to the pins.
You're gonna have to pull one pin 3/4 of the way out, your choice which one. Then, latch one end of the retainer to the pin that is fully installed, next while pushing on the other end of the retainer tap the pin in.

 

Hmmm, I think I understand now. I will try it this weekend. Thanks for the clarification. I don't need any anti seize on these do I? Thanks for the help guys.

 

here is a good pic for you

 

Good pic, exactly what i was trying to explain. You need to lube the pins so that the pads can slide freely and to prevent rust from forming and you could coat the retainer with some too to prevent rust.