Anti-Squeal Shims, Front - DBA/Bendix

The front brake pads on all cars with DBA/Bendix brake system are provided with stainless-steel antisqueal shims.

Available only as a replacement part, these shims (p/n 1387810-3) are designed to counteract brake noise such as squealing or screeching.

Lubricate each shim on both sides with a thin coating (approx. 0. 1-0.2 mm) of silicone grease, p/n 1161325-4.
Girling front: The backing plates of pads used in Girling calipers are provided with an anti-squeal coating elminating the necessity of applying silicone grease on production models. As a service measure however, the backing plates of these pads may also be coated with silicone grease to counteract brake noise.

Note: When installing pads in the caliper:

Depress the brake pistons slowly and carefully with an adjustable pliers until the rubber dust caps are slightly below the piston ends. Do this to ensure that the caps are not damaged by the pad backing plates when the caliper is swung back into position.

Note: Always check for proper caliper sliding function when changing pads.