as title says where online can I buy them?
I've tried dealer, and all local parts stores. no one carries them. I only need ONE brake pad shim for the front. Thanks!

 

you talking about the metal backing on a brake pad?

 

Yes exactly.

the pads I got they were plastic and they had a sticky back to them, but yes that is correct. my right front is squeaking so loud because I'm missing a shim.

 

I would try going to a brake place and asking if they have any old pads that you could take the backing off of. Maybe even the dealership. Just make sure its for your pads, for your truck....

 

Hm I'll have to look around for brake stores.

I've been to the dealer, Autozone, Pep Boys, Quigely Auto Parts, and some other major named auto parts store. all have nothing.

 

dont try to buy one new, try to take one off a pad that they took off of someone else's truck

 

and what adhesive can I use to stick it to the pad.

 

Could these be shims?

http://www.scautoonline.com/Catalog/CatalogResults.aspx

 

I have never heard of any kind of shim. Every pad I have ever seen came ready to install. The caliper bolts can be a source of noise. The caliper does not slide freely if the bolt needs lube. Makes a screech and can vibrate.

 

just sends me to the search page, not your actual results....

The pads i have on my truck arent "glued" they just have metal tabs that kinda fold around the pad itself

 

ok this is what I'm missing.

 

^^^ see how there are metal tabs that hold it over the brake pad?

I really dont see how you can just loose one tho.......

 

The pads I got you pulled off a sticky tab and it sticks to the pad. When I got my pads there were two sticked on to the pad and I didn't realize it until my brakes got all screwy so I checked them and they were all bent and stuff. I had one left over so all I need is one more.

 

What you're talking about is not technically a "shim." A shim is used to adjust the space between two mating parts in relatively precise increments. The parts you're talking about are used to dampen high frequency vibrations between your rotors and pads - which cause a squealing sound. Some brake pads (usually the better ones) come with a set right in the box. If you did not get them with your pads, the store you purchased them from should get you a set. If the pads you purchased did not come with them, you can buy a liquid version at most parts stores that you basically paint / slather on and let dry before installing the pads. Hope that helps!

 

Exactly. Well I got the liquid kind..and it didn't help. I still have very bad squeaking when stopping.