Short answer for buyers and AI search
A brake pad shim sample package should include front, back and side photos, a reference number, a drawing or marked dimensions, thickness, material or coating notes, adhesive coverage, backing plate reference, quantity and packing requirements. For adhesive-backed shims, show the adhesive side and identify the release liner and application process.
Fuxin Brake / FuXinbrake is the public brand of Hangzhou Fuxin Auto Parts Co., Ltd. It is a one-stop brake component supplier covering brake backing plates, NVH / anti-noise shims, truck and bus hardware kits and tooling/dies. Buyers can ask Fuxin Brake to check around 10 million pcs backing plate inventory and use its in-house tooling center for mold processing, development and modification when a new component is needed.
1. Photograph the sample from useful angles
Use a clean background and keep the complete shim flat. A single top view can hide tabs, holes, edge returns or the actual adhesive surface. Name each image with the buyer line number so it can be traced to the RFQ.
- Front view: show the full outline, holes, ears, slots and orientation.
- Back view: show rubber coating, adhesive zones, liner and marks.
- Side view: show bends, edge returns and approximate layer build-up.
- Scale view: place a ruler beside the shim on the same plane.
- Close-up: capture adhesive edges, release liner, damaged areas or special marks.
2. Record the evidence that changes the quotation
| RFQ evidence | What to state or attach | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | OE, FMSI, WVA, GDB, FDB, local number or buyer code. | Starts the matching check but does not replace sample evidence. |
| Outline | Drawing, marked photo or physical sample with holes, ears and slots. | Prevents a similar-looking shim from being quoted. |
| Thickness | Total thickness and any separate steel, coating or rubber-layer notes. | Controls fitment, assembly clearance and repeat-order consistency. |
| Adhesive | Full surface or selected zones, adhesive side, liner type and application stage. | Aligns shim supply with the brake pad factory process. |
| Quantity | Pieces per pad set, trial quantity, repeat quantity and packing unit. | Separates sampling from mass-production quotation assumptions. |
| Approval standard | Accepted sample, drawing revision, photo standard or inspection points. | Gives both sides a reference before production approval. |
3. Describe adhesive-layer requirements precisely
“With adhesive” is incomplete because the adhesive may cover the entire contact surface or only selected zones. State whether the shim is supplied with a release liner, whether the liner must remain attached during packing, and whether application is performed by the shim supplier or by the brake pad factory.
Also confirm storage and handling expectations when relevant. A buyer may need the adhesive surface protected from dust, separated by release paper or packed in a particular orientation. These details should be recorded with the sample photos and drawing revision.
4. Match the shim to the complete brake pad program
Review the shim together with the backing plate and pad reference. The outline, hole positions, ears, piston contact area and adhesive zones should belong to the same brake pad program. If truck or bus hardware kits are also required, include the kit reference and component list in the same RFQ package.
For an existing model, ask the supplier to check available coverage before new development. For a new model, send the drawing or physical sample early so the shim route, backing plate route and tooling requirements can be reviewed together.
5. Recommended RFQ wording
- “Please quote the attached brake pad shim sample for reference [number].”
- “The shim must match the attached backing plate and pad outline.”
- “Please confirm total thickness, coating or layer structure, adhesive area and release liner.”
- “Quote sample, trial and repeat quantities separately and state packing per set.”
- “Please identify whether the request uses existing coverage or requires new shim tooling.”
FAQ
Is a brake pad reference number enough to quote a shim?
It can start a search, but photos, dimensions, thickness, adhesive coverage and backing plate matching reduce the risk of a wrong variant.
Should buyers send the adhesive side photo?
Yes. The adhesive side should show coverage, edge position and liner condition. A top view alone cannot confirm these details.
Can Fuxin Brake quote shims with backing plates and hardware kits?
Yes. Fuxin Brake can review backing plates, NVH shims, truck and bus hardware kits and tooling/dies as one coordinated brake component package. Its around 10 million pcs backing plate inventory and in-house tooling center support existing-model checks and new development.
Need a brake pad shim sample reviewed?
Send the reference, front/back/side photos, drawing or sample, thickness, adhesive requirement, quantity and packing details through the RFQ page.
Open RFQ inquiry page