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I pulled these guys off a 5lug FC sitting in a junkyard and proceeded to rebuild them. I *thought* I had all the parts I needed but something appears to be wrong. Did I forget something? It doesn't seem like anything will keep the brake pads separated.
I did notice that I only had one v-clip per caliper, but they connect on the top, so the pads rub together on the bottom. Can someone point out what I did wrong? https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...5/c6f34207.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...5/c02ed9ef.jpg |
Where is supposed to be a different spring to spread them, a larger one.
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The rotor holds them apart at the bottom.
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thats correct. Its not supposed to move the brake pads, but keep enough pressure on them to draw them away from the rotor.
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Originally Posted by cymfc3s' post='826237' date='Jun 26 2006, 10:31 PM
thats correct. Its not supposed to move the brake pads, but keep enough pressure on them to draw them away from the rotor. So, in other words, it looks okay? I don't have my rotors in yet but I did *try* to put the caliper on the rotors that I took off the junker and boy was that a chore. I'm thinking they're going to scrape like mad! The only other thing it could be is that the pistons aren't seated fully in the caliper and that with the introduction of brake fluid they will recede... |
I have known other disc brake designs to not have any spring to separate the pads.
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Originally Posted by 1988RedT2' post='826257' date='Jun 27 2006, 06:33 AM
I have known other disc brake designs to not have any spring to separate the pads. I didn't mention that I don't have a lot of experience with brakes, but I guess that was pretty obvious. Thanks for the response! |
If I recall correctly, I only used 1 v-clip per side. I've had no ill effects yet and I did the brakes over a year ago.
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To sum it up, you did a good job, dont worry, as long as you dont have any left over parts dont worry about it.
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Originally Posted by White87FC' post='826356
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To sum it up, you did a good job, dont worry, as long as you dont have any left over parts dont worry about it.
Thanks for the feedback. I wish there was a way to mod people on here, because without advice from people like you I would be totally lost in this project of mine! |
yea, they look good to me. the v-spring is just meant to pull the pads away from the rotor after you finish braking, just to provide a little spacing. You will need to recess the pistons before you can really slide them over the rotors. The front pistons can be forced back with a clamp or something of that nature, but the rears you will need to take a pair of needle-nose pliers and twist the piston head clockwise to make it draw back. it can be a real PITA.
Also, make sure that the little spring-wire that retains the pins thru the calipers is in good shape. I had mine break while driving and one of the pins worked its way out... really fucked itself up bad on the rim, and scraped the rim up a bit too. Overall not a good thing. |
Originally Posted by toplessFC3Sman' post='826457' date='Jun 28 2006, 11:10 AM
yea, they look good to me. the v-spring is just meant to pull the pads away from the rotor after you finish braking, just to provide a little spacing. You will need to recess the pistons before you can really slide them over the rotors. The front pistons can be forced back with a clamp or something of that nature, but the rears you will need to take a pair of needle-nose pliers and twist the piston head clockwise to make it draw back. it can be a real PITA. Also, make sure that the little spring-wire that retains the pins thru the calipers is in good shape. I had mine break while driving and one of the pins worked its way out... really fucked itself up bad on the rim, and scraped the rim up a bit too. Overall not a good thing. Ah yes, I ordered all new hardware so those particular springs are brand-spankin' new. Thanks for the heads-up. |
Originally Posted by toplessFC3Sman' post='826457' date='Jun 28 2006, 09:10 AM
yea, they look good to me. the v-spring is just meant to pull the pads away from the rotor after you finish braking, just to provide a little spacing. You will need to recess the pistons before you can really slide them over the rotors. The front pistons can be forced back with a clamp or something of that nature, but the rears you will need to take a pair of needle-nose pliers and twist the piston head clockwise to make it draw back. it can be a real PITA. Also, make sure that the little spring-wire that retains the pins thru the calipers is in good shape. I had mine break while driving and one of the pins worked its way out... really fucked itself up bad on the rim, and scraped the rim up a bit too. Overall not a good thing. |
Yes, I found it impossible to get the rear pistons back in without the little rubix cube tool.
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I got mine the first time to my fingers disapointment.
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they make a tool for it? damn, wish i knew... altho i doubt i would have gotten it since i have a trusty pair of needle-nose pliers, and like an extra $10 in my pocket
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Originally Posted by toplessFC3Sman' post='826457' date='Jun 28 2006, 08:10 AM
Also, make sure that the little spring-wire that retains the pins thru the calipers is in good shape. I had mine break while driving and one of the pins worked its way out... really fucked itself up bad on the rim, and scraped the rim up a bit too. Overall not a good thing. yep had that happen too, the rim looses. |
Originally Posted by toplessFC3Sman' post='826564' date='Jun 28 2006, 09:34 PM
they make a tool for it? damn, wish i knew... altho i doubt i would have gotten it since i have a trusty pair of needle-nose pliers, and like an extra $10 in my pocket |
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