autopressagency

Hello

Going to change my brake pads. So i bought new set of ATE brake pads for my front brakes which are from CLK550 (W209).

So i noticed that the main brake pad has strange metal layer which can be removed. See the images:








So wanna know what does this layer do? I must remove it before install the pads, or it must be mounted on the pads and installed with them?

Tanks

raymond g-

google 'ate anti squeal shim' and see what you think. seems that is a
variation on a theme for anti squeal devices

ImpliedConsent

At 38k, I replaced my disc pads with ceramic. We'll see. Can't stand the dust.

ilove190evo

Is it made by Galfer? Galfer is well known brand in motorcycle scene. If so, I may go with the same brand brake pad. I'm pretty sure mine needs both the pad and disks.

As for the metal piece, it does look like anti-rattle shim that most brake pads comes with. They have different shapes and colors. You can choose to leave them out. I usually install them with the pad. they are design to be use with it, so why not.