brake shims

[Raymond A. Kawski]

"nittany@charm.net" wrote:

> Should they? Do I have to get them from Nissan?

I don't recall my 98 having them or not.  But I would think it did.

> My hunch is telling me that this is why they are squeaking when
> I first tap the brakes and then it goes away with some more
> pressure.

I've found the shims inner and outer reduce the amount of rattle
the brakes make when hitting bumps.  The squeaking you are
hearing could just be the type of pads.

RK
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Ray Kawski
1998 Sentra SE Turbo, 1991 NX 2000, 340K mile 1991 Sentra SE-R
Poconos, PA