I installed my front shims several weeks ago and and I just got an alignment for the car. About 4 days later the hub started squeaking. I know its the hub because I removed everything and the hub was the only thing squeaking as it spun. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there anything I can do to fix this? Thanks.

Clint

 

damn, another fricken probelm, but your not having any problem with the ABS, VDC, or SLIP light?

 

I dont know this kit all that well, but... If they are talking about putting shims between the hub and spindle... eeek!

 

No, I'm not having any problems with the ABS, VDC, or Slip lights...just a squeaking. I'm just gonna remove the shims because they don't really seem to be needed. But man...installing these shims just caused me nothing but trouble so far. I regret installing them. By looking at my car, I think all that is really needed is the upper A-arm. And yeah, even I thought putting shims between the hub and brake caliper was kind of strange thing to do...but I did it anyways.

 

Just to follow up on this...I removed the front shims yesterday and the car sounds and feels better than ever. With the shims, the car felt a little sluggish on the steering...thats gone. And the squeaking is also finally gone. Also I just installed my GT Spec front and rear bars and a lot of the other little clanking noises I used to hear are gone. My car is as quiet as when I first bought, and the handling is tighter with it.

 

never mind, found out what this shims are for.