So, I got a new to me 1997 LX450 and am starting to baseline things. I have had it about a week and I noticed the front brakes squeak. Like cheap brake pads would squeak so I decided to take things apart, expecting to see that the pads were either econo-deluxe or that they have worn down to the squeakers. It turns out that they are almost new and Toyota brakes.
Most pads I have seen have a plastic shim on the back, to contact the caliper pistons. These don't. Do Toyota brake pads come with plastic shims? They not needed?
I also cleaned up the caliper pins and the anti-rattle clips on the wire wheel but I'm not expecting that will do very much.
Any insights why the Toyota brake pads are squeaking?
Most pads I have seen have a plastic shim on the back, to contact the caliper pistons. These don't. Do Toyota brake pads come with plastic shims? They not needed?
I also cleaned up the caliper pins and the anti-rattle clips on the wire wheel but I'm not expecting that will do very much.
Any insights why the Toyota brake pads are squeaking?