front brake pad replacement -real time question

[cruisermaine]

I am changing out front pads on my 06 LX. I have a new set of Toyota pads and shims. The new shims came with the retainer and an anti squeal shim for both inner and outer pad along with a packet of black brake grease. The FSM says to use the grease between pad and shim and shim and retainer. I have used anti-squeal goo in the past on other vehicles but am planning to follow the Toyota directions unless I hear otherwise. What have others done?

TIA

 

[hickuptruck]

I've put it beneath the shim and on top of the shim. Makes no difference in both the ways I've done it.

 

[cruisermaine]

I just did it as directed in the FSM. So far so good

 

[LXPearl]

With oem I did both sides of shim per FSM with no problems (many years). I have since started using PosiQuiet pads and they do not recommend grease on their pads/shims (clarified with their tech dept) with no issues either. It is best to follow mfg instructions.

 

[zhloea]

should the retainer catch both of the shims and pad or only catch the inner shim and pad then the outer shim is isolated (which with clip for piston )?