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04-12-2017, 11:57 AM | #1 |
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New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
Replacing my calipers and can't get them to slide over rotor. I compressed the piston as far as it will go but still won't slide over rotor. Checked calipers and pads and they're identical to the new ones. Notice a thin steel "shim" on the back of each pad, even tried to put pads on without them. I used a c clamp and an old pad to compress the piston, looks bottomed out. Any ideas?
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04-12-2017, 12:00 PM | #2 |
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
Never mind, I'm an idiot! Was using two inside pads!
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04-12-2017, 02:07 PM | #3 |
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
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04-12-2017, 02:17 PM | #6 |
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
I was going to say somebody sold you 1'' rotor parts.
But this is way better
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04-12-2017, 08:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
At least you didn't do what this guy did!!
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04-12-2017, 09:08 PM | #8 |
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
just had to!!!!! we have all made dumb mistakes like that, I am working on my sm465 transmission now and would have it back together but I pressed the third gear bushing on before putting some of the other gears and washer on first, dumb move, had to break it to get it back off and had to order a new one, should be in tomorrow,,,,,,
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