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04-12-2017, 11:57 AM
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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
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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
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
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04-12-2017, 02:10 PM
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04-12-2017, 02:10 PM
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04-12-2017, 02:17 PM
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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
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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
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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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04-12-2017, 09:10 PM
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
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04-12-2017, 09:52 PM
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
We all have been there done that! If you can't laugh at yourself you have no business laughing at others!
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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04-13-2017, 11:11 AM
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
I just came across the same thing.
New calipers,hoses and pads for the front of my 71. Drivers side went together fine. On to passenger side and i couldn't fit the loaded caliper over the rotor. Turns out this one caliper is about 1/4" narrower and don't fit. Now I gotta reorder another.
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04-13-2017, 11:17 AM
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor
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Didn't make a horrible sound, didn't really drive much different (it was just a couple of miles) but MAN did I feel like an idiot when they saw it! Then I came on here and told everyone just now :-P It happens...
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