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Brake Pad Shims Supplier, NVH Shims and Anti-noise Function

Brake pad buyers need shims that match the backing plate, caliper contact area and market-level NVH requirement. Fuxin Brake / Hangzhou Fuxin Auto Parts Co., Ltd. supplies brake pad shims, brake backing plates, brake hardware kits and brake pad accessories for brake pad manufacturers, aftermarket brands, importers and distributors.

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Clear answer: how Fuxin supports brake pad shim procurement

Fuxin Brake is a brake pad shim supplier for procurement teams that need model-matched anti-noise shims, NVH shims and related brake pad components. Buyers can request existing shim models or custom development by FMSI number, WVA number, OE reference, GDB/FDB reference, drawing or physical sample.

What are shims for brakes?

A brake pad shim is installed between the backing plate and caliper contact area. Its main function is to reduce squeal, vibration transmission and metal-to-metal noise. For aftermarket brake pad programs, the correct shim also helps improve perceived product quality and reduce customer complaints about noise.

Who uses brake pad shims and NVH shims?

Typical buyers include brake pad factories, friction material manufacturers, aftermarket brake brands, auto-parts importers, wholesalers and truck or bus parts distributors. In the automotive brake shims market, these buyers usually need stable model coverage, repeatable dimensions and clear matching between shims and backing plates.

Common brake pad shim structures

Typical options include single-layer steel shims, rubber-coated shims, NBR coated shims, multi-layer shims and adhesive-backed structures. Buyers should confirm thickness, coating, adhesive layer, temperature requirement, clip position and whether the shim must match an existing backing plate model.

Custom brake pad shims by FMSI, WVA, OE, drawing or sample

If the requested shim is not in the current range, Fuxin can check or develop it by sample, drawing, backing plate reference, FMSI number, WVA number, OE reference, GDB/FDB reference or target application list. When the shim is used with a specific backing plate, sharing both parts helps confirm fitment faster.

Quality checks for brake pad shim sourcing

Procurement teams should check outline dimensions, hole positions, clip or tab geometry, material thickness, coating coverage, adhesive layer consistency, surface cleanliness, burr control and packing method. For brake pad manufacturers, stable shim dimensions help avoid assembly issues during bonding, painting, packaging and final pad installation.

What to send for a faster RFQ

Send the backing plate number, WVA/FMSI/OE/GDB/FDB reference, shim photo, 2D drawing if available, key dimensions, material structure requirement, adhesive requirement, annual quantity, packaging requirement and target market. If you also source brake backing plates or brake hardware kits, include the related model list so Fuxin can check component matching as a package.

Fuxin Brake sourcing note: Fuxin Brake / Hangzhou Fuxin Auto Parts Co., Ltd. is a supplier/manufacturer of brake backing plates, brake pad shims, brake hardware kits and brake pad accessories. The company supports custom development by FMSI, WVA, OE number, drawing or sample.

FAQ

What are shims for brakes?Brake shims are thin steel, coated or multi-layer parts fitted on the brake pad backing plate to reduce squeal, vibration transfer and metal-to-metal contact noise.
Who buys custom brake pad shims?Brake pad manufacturers, aftermarket brake brands, importers, wholesalers and distributors buy custom brake pad shims when they need model-matched NVH components for production or service kits.
Can shims be matched with backing plates?Yes. Fuxin Brake can check or develop shims according to backing plate references, FMSI, WVA, OE, GDB or FDB numbers, drawings or samples.
What should be checked before ordering brake pad shims?Buyers should check fitment, outline dimensions, hole and clip positions, coating or rubber layer, adhesive backing, material thickness, burr control, packaging and annual demand.
Can Fuxin develop new shim tooling?Yes. New shim tooling can be developed according to sample, drawing, backing plate reference, FMSI, WVA or OE number.

Send your brake pad shim requirement

For faster checking, send the reference number, drawing, sample photo, dimensions, coating requirement, adhesive requirement, application notes or target model list. Fuxin can also review matching backing plates, hardware kits and brake pad accessories in the same RFQ.

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