Servicing brakes

[Carbon0]

Check out this thread:
https://www.supramkv.com/threads/brakes-making-clicking-clunking-noises.14309/page-6#post-249676

So if I go this route I wouldn’t put any high temp grease on the pad shim correct?

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[FLtrackdays]

So if I go this route I wouldn’t put any high temp grease on the pad shim correct?

Depends on the brand of pad. Some have a shim, some don’t. Higher quality or race pads won’t for example. You put the grease that comes with them directly on the back surface. They will fit tightly if installed properly.

 

[ShakaDaKine]

So if I go this route I wouldn’t put any high temp grease on the pad shim correct?

I only lubricated the pins. The tape goes on the backings, so you wouldn't want to apply anything else there. The idea is that the tape keeps the pad snug against the piston. That's why it's a PITA to get tha factory pads off.

 

[FLtrackdays]

I only lubricated the pins. The tape goes on the backings, so you wouldn't want to apply anything else there. The idea is that the tape keeps the pad snug against the piston. That's why it's a PITA to get tha factory pads off.

I’ve never tried them. Only used grease. But I believe ya! I wonder if tracking would cook that tape? Hawk DTCs had more “wiggle” room than the project mu’s that were recently installed. I don’t think even tape would have fit with those pads ?

 

[Carbon0]

I’ve never tried them. Only used grease. But I believe ya! I wonder if tracking would cook that tape? Hawk DTCs had more “wiggle” room than the project mu’s that were recently installed. I don’t think even tape would have fit with those pads ?

Well it seems like the tape route makes the pad stick to the pistons so it shouldn’t move around even if there is a bunch of wiggle room to the sides.

 

[nibble]

Well it seems like the tape route makes the pad stick to the pistons so it shouldn’t move around even if there is a bunch of wiggle room to the sides.

backing plate/shim is one holding the pads. glue is not strong enough for force on the brake.

 

[94boosted]

You’ll need BimmerLink or ISTA+ to put the rear calipers in the service position. Other than that it’s not really hard.

Is this a must? Just getting ready to change my rear pads this weekend. The videos I've watched don't seem to show this as a must, just push and twist the piston back into the caliper.....

 

[ShakaDaKine]

Is this a must? Just getting ready to change my rear pads this weekend. The videos I've watched don't seem to show this as a must, just push and twist the piston back into the caliper.....

I didn't use Bimmerlink and just used my brake caliper tool to twist/push it in. I may try the Bimmerlink route next time, to see if it works.

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