Boxster 986 pads to anti-rattle /damper shim fitment?

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Hello, I have just taken delivery of some 986 Pagid pads from Eurocarparts along with some 36/40mm anti rattle shims which fit into the respective Pistons.
The pads already have standard Pagid dampers adhered to the back of each pad so do I pull these off to fix the Porsche ones on or just stick the Porsche dampers / anti-rattle shims over the top??
Your help is appreciated, preferably before the weekend lol!
Mike.

[bacillus]

Can you post a pic of the back of the pad to show these Pagid dampers?

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Yes will do when I get to work.
FYI they are typical shim / dampers as found on most manufactured pads.

[bacillus]

Reason I asked is my pads have a plain back that I just glued/taped the anti rattle pads on to...

[AIR_CHILLED]

Thanks for your replies bacillus, please see imgaes below:





As you can see the pads have a standard looking vibration / damper / shim thing attached, do I pull this off?

Also see above a picture of the Porsche shim with a adhesive backing.

Regards,

Mike.

[bacillus]

Hmm, if you could cleanly remove that anti-squeal/rattle pad then I would do so. As you can tell the boxster anti-rattle shim needs a flat and clean surface to adhere to and I suspect that just sticking it on to those pads (as is), will make the fitting too thick with a 25mm disc.

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Hmm, if you could cleanly remove that anti-squeal/rattle pad then I would do so. As you can tell the boxster anti-rattle shim needs a flat and clean surface to adhere to and I suspect that just sticking it on to those pads (as is), will make the fitting too thick with a 25mm disc.

My thoughts exactly, it would be too thick especially as my discs are fairly new.
I will find out once I start the install and make a decision then.
I'll either pull them off or wait until the pads / discs are worn down slightly and if they turn out not to squeal I'll just save them for the next set of pads, win-win.

[rich83]

I would leave that pad as is.... and just put the shim ontop!

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Hi, fitted these brakes today and with the Pistons pushed back fully there was enough clearance to fit the pads as is.

Porsche shims were smeared with Pagid Cera-tec grease then fitted into the caliper Pistons before bolting them to the adaptors.
No brake squeal or vibration whatsoever.
Thanks for reading,
Mike.