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evilmonkeyMSP
08-06-2005, 04:13 PM
Hey guys,

I am installing some Posi-quiet Ceramic Pads that I got from propartsusa.com & Ive hit a snag. I removed the metal plate off the back of the old pad & upon trying to attach ti to the new pad the metal "head" on the new pad is too big!!! and I cannot get the hole on the plate to go over the the "head" on the new pad!!!! What the hell do I do here? Does this metal plate have to go back on or any other suggestions please!!!
evilmonkeyMSP
08-06-2005, 04:41 PM
OK ive been doing some reading & this plate might not be needed....does it serve any other purpose besides noise reduction?
SpicyMchaggis
08-06-2005, 05:04 PM
I believe it's there just to brace the pad. I remember when I did mine all I re-used with the metal retainer on the caliper. No plates for me.
evilmonkeyMSP
08-06-2005, 05:07 PM
Ok, yeah im gonna reuse the "m" retainers & was just unsure about the metal pad backing plate

sorry about the panic that might be coming across...Im at my fiances parents doing this because her father has tons of tools but they on have 56K....ive been pwned by 56k LOL
CasopoliS
08-06-2005, 05:08 PM
No idea.... good luck.
poboxjosh
08-06-2005, 05:31 PM
ask blkzoomzoom. He is a mazda tec.
Delivery_Guy
08-06-2005, 07:17 PM
I'm sure you're already done with your brakes, but from what I know, the only thing the metal shim is for is to reduce squeaks. So, no, you don't have to use them.
evilmonkeyMSP
08-06-2005, 11:14 PM
Thanks everybody....they weren't needed, all is well :D



I'm sure you're already done with your brakes, but from what I know, the only thing the metal shim is for is to reduce squeaks. So, no, you don't have to use them.