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68wannabe · 12-07-2014, 03:11 PM

Hey all, this is the first time I've ever messed with brake calipers and pads and am not sure if I installed them right. I bought a McGaughy's disc brake conversion kit for my '68, which came with no instructions. The brake pads seem like they're just sitting in there freely and can move around quite a bit. I already put one spindle, disc, caliper and pads together, but I installed just the caliper, pads, and spindle so that you can get a better look at what I'm seeing. Thanks for any help.

68wannabe · 12-07-2014, 04:58 PM

Anybody?

**NC67Chev** · 12-07-2014, 05:47 PM

There are no clips or anything to hold the outer pads...they are basically free floating. The inner pads have spring clips that hold them.

68wannabe · 12-07-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NC67Chev

There are no clips or anything to hold the outer pads...they are basically free floating. The inner pads have spring clips that hold them.

I have two clips like this one that I haven't touched yet. Are these the clips you're referring to?

**NC67Chev** · 12-07-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 68wannabe

I have two clips like this one that I haven't touched yet. Are these the clips you're referring to?

Yes, those are the clips for the inner pads. They snap on the back of of the pads and then the back side of the clip pops in to the caliper piston. There's only one way they will work, so you really can't mess it up. Don't forget to lube all moving parts with a good caliper lube.

**NC67Chev** · 12-07-2014, 06:40 PM

Heres a thread with a nice diagram of the disc brake components:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218672

12-07-2014, 03:11 PM	#1
68wannabe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 90	Mcgaughys caliper and pads Hey all, this is the first time I've ever messed with brake calipers and pads and am not sure if I installed them right. I bought a McGaughy's disc brake conversion kit for my '68, which came with no instructions. The brake pads seem like they're just sitting in there freely and can move around quite a bit. I already put one spindle, disc, caliper and pads together, but I installed just the caliper, pads, and spindle so that you can get a better look at what I'm seeing. Thanks for any help. Attached Images

12-07-2014, 04:58 PM	#2
68wannabe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 90	Re: Mcgaughys caliper and pads Anybody?

12-07-2014, 05:47 PM	#3
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 699	Re: Mcgaughys caliper and pads There are no clips or anything to hold the outer pads...they are basically free floating. The inner pads have spring clips that hold them. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

12-07-2014, 06:40 PM	#6
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 699	Re: Mcgaughys caliper and pads Heres a thread with a nice diagram of the disc brake components: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218672 __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar



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