To shim or not to shim

Dannyboy · 02-03-2013, 07:17 AM

So after researching a bit I've decided to go with Akebono pads for my rears, It's on a 2006 E90.

2 options came up...with shims or without shims. part numbers: EUR1267(no shims) and W0133-1843043(with shims).

Can anybody shed some light on this for me?

Thanks

Dannyboy · 02-03-2013, 01:17 PM

Ok so I know what the shims are for...squeals. I guess what I'm asking is has anyone put these brake pads on without shims. Are they needed?

Anyone?

Hybrid For Life · 02-05-2013, 02:35 AM

I went with no shims and used brake quiet. No issues. I wrote a review of those pads in the rear on a 06 e90 as well.

Dannyboy · 02-06-2013, 05:03 AM

I think I read your review. The main reason I went with those was dust, although I also wanted close to oem on the grip.

What was your impression as far as the grip goes? How about the feel of the pedal

e90 Powa · 02-06-2013, 06:09 AM

Dissapointed... thought this was about shemales and I was going to read some interesting stuff. Wah wah wahhhhhh

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Dannyboy Lieutenant 37 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	To shim or not to shim So after researching a bit I've decided to go with Akebono pads for my rears, It's on a 2006 E90. 2 options came up...with shims or without shims. part numbers: EUR1267(no shims) and W0133-1843043(with shims). Can anybody shed some light on this for me? Thanks
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Dannyboy Lieutenant 37 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Ok so I know what the shims are for...squeals. I guess what I'm asking is has anyone put these brake pads on without shims. Are they needed? Anyone?
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Hybrid For Life Banned 78 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	I went with no shims and used brake quiet. No issues. I wrote a review of those pads in the rear on a 06 e90 as well.
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Dannyboy Lieutenant 37 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I think I read your review. The main reason I went with those was dust, although I also wanted close to oem on the grip. What was your impression as far as the grip goes? How about the feel of the pedal
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02-06-2013, 06:09 AM	#5
e90 Powa Enlisted Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nj iTrader: (0)	Dissapointed... thought this was about shemales and I was going to read some interesting stuff. Wah wah wahhhhhh
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