One part left over..... ugh! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luvlegs · 06-16-2008, 12:00 PM

Put in new inner and outter bearings on the front wheel, then new disk pads ('72) - As I was putting the caliper back on, I had to keep the rear shoe "up" so that it's ears would rest on the through bolts that hold the caliper in place. No biggee once I figured out what needed to be done. When it was all done, I looked down and saw this spring on the ground! I am pretty sure it holds the inner pad in place... Just not sure how. Both my manuals make mention of it but NO PICS! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

estig70 · 06-16-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luvlegs

Put in new inner and outter bearings on the front wheel, then new disk pads ('72) - As I was putting the caliper back on, I had to keep the rear shoe "up" so that it's ears would rest on the through bolts that hold the caliper in place. No biggee once I figured out what needed to be done. When it was all done, I looked down and saw this spring on the ground! I am pretty sure it holds the inner pad in place... Just not sure how. Both my manuals make mention of it but NO PICS! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

it snaps on the back of the inboard pad and holds it to the piston.

Eric

don t. - 72gmc · 06-16-2008, 12:25 PM

What estig70 said.
The triangle lookin thing slips inside the caliper piston.
HTH....have fun.....don t. .....

Luvlegs · 06-16-2008, 12:29 PM

hmm ok, that makes sense sooo the next question is, is this one bent? It's only about an 1 1/2" across... the pad is alot wider than that... so isn't the inside of the piston - it's about 3 1/2" on the inside....

Old Money · 06-16-2008, 08:47 PM

that is the anti-rattle clip. if you dont mind an annoying rattle that happens only when driving. you can live with out it. or you can pull the calipers off and remove inner pad snap clipon back side of pad with the spring on the upper half so that it looks like a capital p . and center it in the round hole and reinstall it. old money.

dieselarmy13 · 06-16-2008, 09:30 PM

Would the 'el Jimador' in the backgraound have anything to do with leftover parts?

Luvlegs · 06-17-2008, 10:57 AM

The el Jumidor was after I finished up - at least the first bottle was... the second bottle helped take my mind off the clip AND kept me from putting the wheel back on until I got the clip figured out... (it's still not in yet!)

Thanks for the info everyone.

Luvlegs · 06-17-2008, 11:03 AM

double post

jayharrell · 06-17-2008, 11:16 AM

If that one doesn't look right, You could probably get that a new clip in a brake hardware kit from you local parts store. Its a good idea to put new springs and anti rattle stuff on anyway. Would probably run about $10.

Luvlegs · 06-17-2008, 11:20 AM

not sure if it looks right or not - I haven't pulled the other side yet - I was trying to figure out how it could fit across the pad but I guess it mounts in the hole half way across the pad - still would like to see a pic if anyone has a manual or such.... just to help clarify..

estig70 · 06-17-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luvlegs

not sure if it looks right or not - I haven't pulled the other side yet - I was trying to figure out how it could fit across the pad but I guess it mounts in the hole half way across the pad - still would like to see a pic if anyone has a manual or such.... just to help clarify..

I believe that clip pictured is bent, but you are correct as stated above. The "prong" end of the clip goes into the hole in the back of the pad. The "forked" end snaps on the bottom edge of the pad.

Hope this helps.

Eric

06-16-2008, 12:00 PM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	One part left over..... ugh! Put in new inner and outter bearings on the front wheel, then new disk pads ('72) - As I was putting the caliper back on, I had to keep the rear shoe "up" so that it's ears would rest on the through bolts that hold the caliper in place. No biggee once I figured out what needed to be done. When it was all done, I looked down and saw this spring on the ground! I am pretty sure it holds the inner pad in place... Just not sure how. Both my manuals make mention of it but NO PICS! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Attached Images __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

06-16-2008, 12:25 PM	#3
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 393	Re: One part left over..... ugh! What estig70 said. The triangle lookin thing slips inside the caliper piston. HTH....have fun.....don t. .....

06-16-2008, 12:29 PM	#4
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: One part left over..... ugh! hmm ok, that makes sense sooo the next question is, is this one bent? It's only about an 1 1/2" across... the pad is alot wider than that... so isn't the inside of the piston - it's about 3 1/2" on the inside.... __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

06-16-2008, 08:47 PM	#5
Old Money Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milton wi. 53563 Posts: 128	Re: One part left over..... ugh! that is the anti-rattle clip. if you dont mind an annoying rattle that happens only when driving. you can live with out it. or you can pull the calipers off and remove inner pad snap clipon back side of pad with the spring on the upper half so that it looks like a capital p . and center it in the round hole and reinstall it. old money.

06-16-2008, 09:30 PM	#6
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: One part left over..... ugh! Would the 'el Jimador' in the backgraound have anything to do with leftover parts? __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

06-17-2008, 10:57 AM	#7
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: One part left over..... ugh! The el Jumidor was after I finished up - at least the first bottle was... the second bottle helped take my mind off the clip AND kept me from putting the wheel back on until I got the clip figured out... (it's still not in yet!) Thanks for the info everyone. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

06-17-2008, 11:03 AM	#8
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: One part left over..... ugh! double post __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! Last edited by Luvlegs; 06-17-2008 at 11:03 AM.

06-17-2008, 11:16 AM	#9
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: One part left over..... ugh! If that one doesn't look right, You could probably get that a new clip in a brake hardware kit from you local parts store. Its a good idea to put new springs and anti rattle stuff on anyway. Would probably run about $10. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

06-17-2008, 11:20 AM	#10
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: One part left over..... ugh! not sure if it looks right or not - I haven't pulled the other side yet - I was trying to figure out how it could fit across the pad but I guess it mounts in the hole half way across the pad - still would like to see a pic if anyone has a manual or such.... just to help clarify.. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.