When I took the calipers apart, between each pad and the pistons there were these shims (2 metal pieces on each side). They were rusted pretty bad, I called around to see if I can get them replaced, but it seems that no where sells them. Can I leave these 4 pieces out of the caliper?

Thanks

 

your local nissan dealer.

 

In another words, I should not leave them out?

 

leaving them out usually results in squealing pads. I'd get some from Nissan.

Chris

 

OK, that's what I was looking for. From my understanding, they are there to reduce noise. Thanks guys.

 

you can get the whole hardware kit for like $35. heavy throttle has it i bet autozone, discount auto has it too.

comes with pad pins, shims, clip, retaining wire clip thing. etc

 

check ebay, or even "just brakes", they re-did my brakes and i know that they have a warehouse full of brake parts. if not just brakes, try to call other brake shops?

 

IIRC, those are dust shields to spare the pistons. Use them if you can find them.

 

discount auto was consumed by advance auto

 

what does this have to do with anything?

yes, advance auto parts and discount auto parts merged. but seirously. this doesnt need to be posted! keep the tech threads tech!