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80s brake pad change

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:36 pm
by evanstaniland
ok i was changing the pads in my 80s brakes today (1993) model.

once i put the new pads in it doesnt fit over the disc (as they ar thicker) i have pushed the pison back but they still dont go over>

is there 2 adjusting bolt that need to be wound out?

HELP please

EVan

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:58 pm
by BOGAN V8
Just a idea have you pushed the 2 slides back where the bolts slide or you cant get the caliper on at all

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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:20 pm
by Rossco
Your rotors may have a lip on the edge of them stopping the pads from sliding in. If so get them machined or be a little rough and take the lip off gently with a grinder

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:37 am
by pridhac
My rotors have quite a pronounced lip on them. I use a soft hammer to get the calipers on.