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Old 05-20-2020, 10:25 PM   #1
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Re: ECE drop spindle disc conversion instructions? 67 C10

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Can anyone tell what the "clip" on the inner pad is for? and what it's orientation should be? As I have them set now, this clip is at the top of the spindle. If I swap the inner pads from left to right, it is at the bottom of the caliper.



That's likely not a clip, but the pad wear indicator. When the pad is worn down it will screech on the rotor announcing it's repair time. It should be on the trailing end of the pad when the wheel is going forward.
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Old 05-21-2020, 09:44 PM   #2
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Re: ECE drop spindle disc conversion instructions? 67 C10

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That's likely not a clip, but the pad wear indicator. When the pad is worn down it will screech on the rotor announcing it's repair time. It should be on the trailing end of the pad when the wheel is going forward.
Pretty sure the scraper up or down doesn't matter, but I installed the pads as I found them, which was the scraper positioned at the top front of the caliper. Correct, scrapes when the pads need replacing.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with your caliper fit. Hopefully I don't have a do-over (yikes). I was on the shy side about filing because everything is already finished. and word was it they work as intended regardless. Don't quote me on that, from here I'm a novice.

Second instance I finish coated something only to find cast replacement parts aren't replacement parts until you break out a file, whoops! Water pump really (*()^ me off too brushed three coats on that paper weight to find the impostor doesn't clear an OEM timing cover cleanly. Should have bought the Delco the first time
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Old 05-22-2020, 12:34 AM   #3
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Re: ECE drop spindle disc conversion instructions? 67 C10

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That's likely not a clip, but the pad wear indicator. When the pad is worn down it will screech on the rotor announcing it's repair time. It should be on the trailing end of the pad when the wheel is going forward.
Ah good to know. Thanks for the input.


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Pretty sure the scraper up or down doesn't matter, but I installed the pads as I found them, which was the scraper positioned at the top front of the caliper. Correct, scrapes when the pads need replacing.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with your caliper fit. Hopefully I don't have a do-over (yikes). I was on the shy side about filing because everything is already finished. and word was it they work as intended regardless. Don't quote me on that, from here I'm a novice.

Second instance I finish coated something only to find cast replacement parts aren't replacement parts until you break out a file, whoops! Water pump really (*()^ me off too brushed three coats on that paper weight to find the impostor doesn't clear an OEM timing cover cleanly. Should have bought the Delco the first time
I’m going to grab my file and see if I can tidy up the Caliper for a better fitting pad. See if it makes a difference.
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