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chevybill · 07-09-2005, 10:38 AM

Hey guys,

I am installing my rear disc kit on my 70 c 10.
Does the C shaped snap ring that is in between the piston and inner brake pad have to be installed? or is it just for shipping?

Right now I have the pads installed without this ring in and everything "looks"
ok. If the spring is put in there will be a lot of tension on the pads relative to
the discs. The kit is from classic performance products.

Please respond, I have very little brake systems experience.

Thanks

71swb4x4 · 07-09-2005, 12:26 PM

I am not 100% I know what you're talking about, but I think it may be the silencer. That should prevent the pads from making noise. Have any pictures?

chevybill · 07-09-2005, 02:11 PM

I think that is what they are called.

I talked to tech support at Classic Performance and they said I probably would not need them.

They are C shaped and seem to be intended to hold a little extra pressure on the pads and the guy called them scilencers.

Thanks for your reply.

71swb4x4 · 07-09-2005, 10:48 PM

Don't throw them away. If your pads do make noise you can always put them back in.

07-09-2005, 10:38 AM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Rear disk brake question Hey guys, I am installing my rear disc kit on my 70 c 10. Does the C shaped snap ring that is in between the piston and inner brake pad have to be installed? or is it just for shipping? Right now I have the pads installed without this ring in and everything "looks" ok. If the spring is put in there will be a lot of tension on the pads relative to the discs. The kit is from classic performance products. Please respond, I have very little brake systems experience. Thanks __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint Last edited by chevybill; 07-09-2005 at 10:45 AM.

07-09-2005, 12:26 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I am not 100% I know what you're talking about, but I think it may be the silencer. That should prevent the pads from making noise. Have any pictures? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-09-2005, 02:11 PM	#3
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	I think that is what they are called. I talked to tech support at Classic Performance and they said I probably would not need them. They are C shaped and seem to be intended to hold a little extra pressure on the pads and the guy called them scilencers. Thanks for your reply. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

07-09-2005, 10:48 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Don't throw them away. If your pads do make noise you can always put them back in. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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