Replace Shims and Clips on New Rear Brake Pads

Disc brakes work by two brake pads being pressed against a spinning rotor attached to the axle. As the pads press onto the rotor, friction is created, thereby slowing down the rotor and wearing on the pads. This wear forces the brake pads to be replaced regularly over the life of the vehicle. The pads must press evenly on both sides of the rotor to work correctly. Small, stainless shims can be placed in the brake pad tracks to help the pads move evenly, and clips are attached to the brake pads to indicate when they are worn out.

Only 5 steps you need to do:
1. Hold a brake pad in your hand and press the fitting of the clip onto the end of the brake pad's backing. The brake pad clip is J-shaped; the top of the J should be pointed toward the pad portion of the brake pad.
2. Insert the clips for the other brake pads.
3. Use steel wool to clean off any corrosion and dirt in the brake pad tracks of the brake assembly.
4. Press the shims into each of the brake pad tracks so that the shim fits the shape of the brake assembly.
5. Insert the brake pads into the brake pad tracks, on top of the brake shims.