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1bad396ss · 05-13-2013, 10:24 PM

Can some please tell me what this clip is that was contained in the hardware packet in the McGauphy's Big Rear Brake Kit. Contained 2 total.
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**CC69Rat** · 05-14-2013, 08:09 AM

Ahhh! I remember seeing that clip thing in my McGaughys kit too but I can't recall what it was or where it went. It seems like it was a clip to hold the rear brake pads to the caliper.. but I can't be sure.

I can look for you if you'd like but it will be Sat before I am around my truck again. It's at my Pops house.

Sammy · 05-14-2013, 09:16 AM

CC is correct clip to hold the brake pads just like on the fronts.

**CC69Rat** · 05-14-2013, 09:51 AM

I remember they are a PAIN to get on there too.
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1bad396ss · 05-14-2013, 10:06 PM

Is it for the inboard or outboard pad? I don't see how it would work on the inboard pad as the cylinder has a flat surface against the back of the pad.

Any pics you could send my way?
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**CC69Rat** · 05-14-2013, 10:31 PM

The 'V' part between your fingers in the picture.. that part goes down into the piston itself then clips around the inboard pad to hold it in place.

(the best I can remember at least) I'll see if I can come up with a picture for you.

1bad396ss · 05-16-2013, 10:39 PM

Here is a pic of the caliper. I still do not see how it works with the flat surface on the piston face mating to the back of the inboard pad. I have always had vehicles with a hollow face led piston in which these retainer clips seated in the piston holding the pad. An I missing something or does my kit have the wrong e-brake calipers? I already had to switch one mounting bracket (one was for the wrong application - packaging error).

There is a circle shaped wire with two small hooks that fits around the piston and clips the back pad to the piston. Kind of a cheap looking piece though.
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1bad396ss · 05-21-2013, 10:37 PM

If anyone can explain how these clips would work on the caliper piston pictured, I would appreciate the info. I don't see how they would fit with the flat faced piston and sure hope my kit isn't packed with wrong components.

Does anyone have pictures of their e-brake calipers that came with the kit that shows the piston (hopefully the same as the one in my kit)?
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Hawssie · 05-22-2013, 02:12 AM

I think that is different design then the calipers I just used. Mine had a hollow piston I believe in which that "clip" would fit into. Yours looks to be flush. I will have to look tom. to confirm. I definitely don't remember those wire things on mine. I bet they are wrong.

**CC69Rat** · 05-22-2013, 05:23 AM

Mine were a hollow piston design too. I think those clips are just part of the normal hardware package. They may have changed the caliper design or something and you just don't need the clips.

Once the pad is in place and the caliper bolted on I would think the pad wouldn't come off.. I think you're fine just installing the calipers as they are and forget you ever saw the mysterious clips.

Just saying.. I don't think you need them a'tall.
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**nlped** · 05-22-2013, 12:29 PM

How about a pic of the whole caliper and pads supplied? Does it have an intergrated actuated style parking brake? I have this kit too, and my caliper is this style.

Sorry for the poor picture, but I cropped it from a larger pic from "painting day".

1bad396ss · 05-25-2013, 08:33 AM

That appears to be the same style. Yes it does have the parking brake.

The disk brakes I have ever worked on did have a hollow piston with a clip on the back of the pad. This is a new style for me and I jus couldn't see that clip working.
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05-13-2013, 10:24 PM	#1
1bad396ss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: STL MO Posts: 85	McGauphys rear brake part help Can some please tell me what this clip is that was contained in the hardware packet in the McGauphy's Big Rear Brake Kit. Contained 2 total. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-14-2013, 08:09 AM	#2
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help Ahhh! I remember seeing that clip thing in my McGaughys kit too but I can't recall what it was or where it went. It seems like it was a clip to hold the rear brake pads to the caliper.. but I can't be sure. I can look for you if you'd like but it will be Sat before I am around my truck again. It's at my Pops house. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-14-2013, 09:16 AM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help CC is correct clip to hold the brake pads just like on the fronts. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-14-2013, 09:51 AM	#4
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help I remember they are a PAIN to get on there too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-14-2013, 10:06 PM	#5
1bad396ss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: STL MO Posts: 85	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help Is it for the inboard or outboard pad? I don't see how it would work on the inboard pad as the cylinder has a flat surface against the back of the pad. Any pics you could send my way? Posted via Mobile Device

05-14-2013, 10:31 PM	#6
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help The 'V' part between your fingers in the picture.. that part goes down into the piston itself then clips around the inboard pad to hold it in place. (the best I can remember at least) I'll see if I can come up with a picture for you. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-16-2013, 10:39 PM	#7
1bad396ss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: STL MO Posts: 85	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help Here is a pic of the caliper. I still do not see how it works with the flat surface on the piston face mating to the back of the inboard pad. I have always had vehicles with a hollow face led piston in which these retainer clips seated in the piston holding the pad. An I missing something or does my kit have the wrong e-brake calipers? I already had to switch one mounting bracket (one was for the wrong application - packaging error). There is a circle shaped wire with two small hooks that fits around the piston and clips the back pad to the piston. Kind of a cheap looking piece though. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-21-2013, 10:37 PM	#8
1bad396ss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: STL MO Posts: 85	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help If anyone can explain how these clips would work on the caliper piston pictured, I would appreciate the info. I don't see how they would fit with the flat faced piston and sure hope my kit isn't packed with wrong components. Does anyone have pictures of their e-brake calipers that came with the kit that shows the piston (hopefully the same as the one in my kit)? Posted via Mobile Device

05-22-2013, 02:12 AM	#9
Hawssie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clayton, Ca. Posts: 162	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help I think that is different design then the calipers I just used. Mine had a hollow piston I believe in which that "clip" would fit into. Yours looks to be flush. I will have to look tom. to confirm. I definitely don't remember those wire things on mine. I bet they are wrong.

05-22-2013, 05:23 AM	#10
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help Mine were a hollow piston design too. I think those clips are just part of the normal hardware package. They may have changed the caliper design or something and you just don't need the clips. Once the pad is in place and the caliper bolted on I would think the pad wouldn't come off.. I think you're fine just installing the calipers as they are and forget you ever saw the mysterious clips. Just saying.. I don't think you need them a'tall. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-22-2013, 12:29 PM	#11
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help How about a pic of the whole caliper and pads supplied? Does it have an intergrated actuated style parking brake? I have this kit too, and my caliper is this style. Sorry for the poor picture, but I cropped it from a larger pic from "painting day". Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

05-25-2013, 08:33 AM	#12
1bad396ss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: STL MO Posts: 85	Re: McGauphys rear brake part help That appears to be the same style. Yes it does have the parking brake. The disk brakes I have ever worked on did have a hollow piston with a clip on the back of the pad. This is a new style for me and I jus couldn't see that clip working. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images



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