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   Ah, the age-old debate about brake pad shims! You know, they're the unsung   
   heroes of your braking system. These little guys, made of rubber or metal, sit   
   snugly between the brake calipers and pads, helping to reduce noise and   
   improve performance. It's    
   true, the cheaper pads might not always have them, but that doesn't mean   
   they're not important.   
      
   When you're replacing your brakes, it can be tempting to toss those shims   
   aside just to gain that extra bit of clearance. But let me tell you, friend,   
   that's a slippery slope. You see, without those shims, you're likely to end up   
   with all sorts of clangs    
   and rattles. And nobody wants to drive a car that sounds like a haunted house,   
   right?   
      
   Now, there are ways to reduce brake noise without using shims, like using a   
   special spray. But remember, that's just a Band-Aid solution. Those shims are   
   there for a reason, and they really do help prevent your pads and rotors from   
   clashing like cymbals.   
      
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   For full context, visit https://www.motorsforum.com/tech/shims-o   
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