Freelander Brake Pads

freelander fenit · Oct 17, 2008

Hi There.
I Have just changed the Front brake pads on the freelander,
on removing the old ones I noticed the pads had shims on the back of them held on place by two small lugs. Are these shims required when fitting the new pads .

The Mad Hat Man · Oct 17, 2008

yes.
refit with small smear of copperslip.

freelander fenit · Oct 17, 2008

Hi There,
With the shims fitted to the rear of pads, the calliper will not fit over even with the calliper piston pushed fully back. But will fit if the shims are removed.

chromiumuk · Oct 17, 2008

freelander fenit said:
Hi There,
With the shims fitted to the rear of pads, the calliper will not fit over even with the calliper piston pushed fully back. But will fit if the shims are removed.

Probably some sort of anti-squeal setup. If you use Landrover O/E pads then they will fit back on ok. Aftermarket pads might be a little thicker which is why your having problems.

Greenie · Oct 18, 2008

chromiumuk said:
Probably some sort of anti-squeal setup. If you use Landrover O/E pads then they will fit back on ok. Aftermarket pads might be a little thicker which is why your having problems.

I have Mintex frunt disks un padz to fit, will i have this problum wiff theze!

DTO · Oct 19, 2008

the mintex pads have a rubber backing and my old pads were the same with no shims fitted .

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