{"product_id":"pps1612-titanium-brake-pad-shims-pit","title":"Paragon PPS1612 Titanium Brake Pad Shims","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pit-paragon-pdp h2{font-size:22px!important;line-height:1.3!important;margin:28px 0 12px!important}.pit-paragon-pdp h3{font-size:18px!important;line-height:1.4!important}.pit-paragon-pdp .pit-paragon-table{max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:16px 0}.pit-paragon-pdp table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5}.pit-paragon-pdp caption{text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 10px}.pit-paragon-pdp th,.pit-paragon-pdp td{padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #dedede;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.pit-paragon-pdp th{width:32%;font-weight:600}.pit-paragon-pdp details{border-top:1px solid #dedede;padding:14px 0}.pit-paragon-pdp details:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid #dedede}.pit-paragon-pdp summary{cursor:pointer;font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.5;font-weight:600;list-style-position:outside;margin-left:18px}.pit-paragon-pdp details p{margin:12px 0 0;line-height:1.65}@media(max-width:749px){.pit-paragon-pdp h2{font-size:20px!important}.pit-paragon-pdp h3{font-size:17px!important}.pit-paragon-pdp th,.pit-paragon-pdp td{padding:8px}.pit-paragon-pdp summary{font-size:15px!important}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pit-paragon-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParagon PPS1612 titanium brake pad shims fit Toyota GR Corolla using the front brake application listed below. They sit between the pad backing plate and caliper pistons to limit heat transfer into the caliper and brake fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShim specification and fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pit-paragon-table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePPS1612 specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer \/ product family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParagon Performance \/ PPS1612\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota GR Corolla\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAxle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRequired brake system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory front calipers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade 5 titanium — 6AL-4V \/ ASTM B348\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5mm (0.02 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour shims — one axle set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow titanium shims help\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitanium’s low thermal conductivity makes the shim a thermal barrier between a hot brake pad and the caliper piston. This supports heat management during repeated braking, alongside suitable pads, rotors and fresh brake fluid. It does not change pad compound or replace the need for adequate cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory front calipers. Confirm the backing-plate outline and piston-contact area. Account for the additional 0.5mm thickness per shim, and check pad movement and available clearance during installation. These shims are not a universal fit based on vehicle model alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect brake-fluid condition and the complete braking system before track use. Have the work completed by a qualified installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pit-paragon-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included with PPS1612?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA set of four 0.5mm Grade 5 titanium shims for one axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill these shims fit my calipers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFactory front calipers. Match the shim outline to the pad backing plate and confirm installation clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo titanium shims prevent all brake fade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They limit heat transfer at the pad-to-piston interface. Pad temperature range, rotor cooling and brake-fluid condition still matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paragon Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67929761808672,"sku":"PPS.1612.01.050","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9339\/1392\/files\/gr-corolla-gr-yaris-titanium-brake-pad-shim-front__66454.1756977261.jpg?v=1792727745","url":"https:\/\/ridgelinemotorsport.com\/products\/pps1612-titanium-brake-pad-shims-pit","provider":"Ridgeline Motorsport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}