Quick brake pad question

[Lucky82]

Hello,

So, fitting some new pads and the aftermarket ones that i bought came supplied with a rubber-like backing

Am i correct in thinking that these are in replacement of the original metal anti-rattle shims?

Thanks!

Peter

[123-jn]

Yes, that is supposed to stop them rattling and squealing. seems to work.

[CovKid]

So, those calipers, were they just sprayed silver or cast ally as you thought?

[ghost123uk]

It would be nice if one could keep callipers (and rear drums) looking like that (or black).

[300CE]

It would be nice if one could keep callipers (and rear drums) looking like that (or black).

It's possible John, but you have to be a bit ocd with the cleaning!

[CovKid]

I spent a day or two before fitting rear drums giving them a good coat of the highest temperature paint I could lay my hands on but even then, stones and heat do take their toll in time. I painted mine principally because they're more pleasant to handle later on - likewise driveshafts (neither of which can really be seen from outside). Not much point with my front calipers as they're rusty as hell so not worth doing unless I replace them. Agree though, you need to be a bit OCD to maintain them like that.