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jmil1974 · 10-11-2002, 03:55 PM

I just put on gmcpaul's disc kit. Should the pads be tight inside the caliper the first time or do they get that way after use? There's only a slight bit of play, maybe 1/16th of an inch -- tops.

ckhd · 10-11-2002, 04:05 PM

You should be able to pump the pedal a few times (run the engine if you have power brakes) and it will take out the slack. Make sure you bleed them!

jmil1974 · 10-11-2002, 04:15 PM

Going to fill, bleed, and adjust this weekend. Thanks!

10-11-2002, 03:55 PM	#1
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Quick disc brake question I just put on gmcpaul's disc kit. Should the pads be tight inside the caliper the first time or do they get that way after use? There's only a slight bit of play, maybe 1/16th of an inch -- tops. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-11-2002, 04:05 PM	#2
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	You should be able to pump the pedal a few times (run the engine if you have power brakes) and it will take out the slack. Make sure you bleed them! __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

10-11-2002, 04:15 PM	#3
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Going to fill, bleed, and adjust this weekend. Thanks! __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900



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