got a brake question
August-5th-2005, 08:17 AM
#1
I can has autox now?
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ASC, GA
Posts: 3,381
got a brake question
Ok, i got my brake pads/extras yesterday...
i know what the "metal clips" are for and the grease, but what are the other metal things for (attached picture).
actually.. i think the "ends" might be pointed the other way... cant remember.
i know what the "metal clips" are for and the grease, but what are the other metal things for (attached picture).
actually.. i think the "ends" might be pointed the other way... cant remember.
Last edited by Jackelope; August-5th-2005 at 08:19 AM.
August-5th-2005, 08:57 AM
#2
The man behind the mask
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 11,572
those are retaining clips...they basically just hold the pad steady. They clip at the top and bottom of the pad and lean in towards the center so when the caliper goes back on it applies pressure to the pad set and pushes them down towards the hub. DO NOT LEAVE THESE OUT.
August-5th-2005, 08:58 AM
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 1,099
I'm pretty sure what you have in the picture is the seperating clip. They ( you should have 2, one one top of the pads and on the bottom) hold the pads apart so when you let off of the breaks and the piston returns the clip (really a spring) helps the pads seperate from the rotors. Also helps keep them in place and not rattle around while driving. So PUT THEM BACK ON! LOL.
August-5th-2005, 08:59 AM
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 1,099
Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
those are retaining clips...they basically just hold the pad steady. They clip at the top and bottom of the pad and lean in towards the center so when the caliper goes back on it applies pressure to the pad set and pushes them down towards the hub. DO NOT LEAVE THESE OUT.
You beat me to it. But I like how we both said in bold letters to put them back on. LOL
oh great... GOSH!!! yah.. id do her.