Brake pad - stainless shim greasing

[DIYspanner]

Really just want opinion on whether folk apply grease between pad and shims when the brake pad lugs are mounted in stainless shims.

I use ceramic grease. The car is a 2023 Corsa and I noticed when inspecting the front pads for the first time today that they were running dry in the shims, still nice and free.

 

[Belle427]

No real need, probably attracts dust too. I grease underneath the shims to try and stop rust jacking though.
Priority is that they move nicely in the carrier.

 

[Burnerman]

For me, it's shims out, and file where they sit if necessary - rust can be a huge issue here, and it doesn't seem to matter what quality of car you have - rather the metal that the pad carrier bracket is made of.
Then, all contact areas are plastered with ceramic grease and reassembled.
John