Reggie3 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Has anyone installed EBC Rotors and pads on their RX? I have some questions if so I purchased a set of EBC rotors (GD 7229)and pads(DP6628) for the 2001 Lexus RX-300. The stock pads have shims that are placed between the caliper piston and the pads - as well as the opposite pads have shim that is also used behind the pads. I found I could not use these shims and still fit the new pads over your new rotor. I tried not using the shims but the sound I heard just driving around the block and coming to a slow stop seem to indicate that this setup may be right. But then too - I did not have a chance to bed the pads in. I took the EBCs off and put the OEMs back on and hope to hear from someone with experience on this install. Should I be reusing those shims? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 You need the stock shims. Those are anti-squeal shims designed for the caliper. When you pull out your old brake pads, use a turkey baster and pull a small amount of brake fluid from the reservior. Then use a c-clamp and a piece of wood and re-open the caliper all the way by squeezing it with the c-clamp. That will give you all the room and more to re-fit the anti-squeal shims and new brake pads in. ( I would also use some anti-squeal goop back there also for further protection from brake squeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie3 Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks Did the install and they look and work great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 your welcome, glad I could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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