Without those shims, the brakes will scream like a banshee.

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> ps: check for rotor run out, and or loose wheel bearings.

> Howard

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric Caron" <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 5:39 PM
> Subject: [VANAGON] Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?

> Hi folks,

> My breaks were done by a local independent shop. they mean well but
> I've found many small problems in the past with work done.

> My front breaks were done about 2,000 miles ago. about 700 miles ago they
> started to squeal a little. Now they squeal a lot! It is to the point
> that it is uncomfortable to be in the van. The breaks however seem to be
> working fine.

> Folks at Transporter Fest recommended that I purchase the front
> break shims that go between the pads and calipers. They suspect the old
> ones were tossed out with the old pads.

> I've called a few venders and no one has them available. Anyone
> know where I can get them?

> These breaks are so loud my main van driver, girlfriend Heidi, is
> avoiding the van! Not a good situation.

> Help is appreciated!

> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia