Rear Pad Dimension
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Melting Slicks
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From: Castro Valley CA
Rear Pad Dimension
Does anyone know the pad thickness dimension from the bottom of the backing plate to the top of the pad. I just finished the rear pad installation from hell using KFP Purple racing pads. The rotor was used, so dimensionally thinner. I cracked the bleeder and pushed the piston back as far as I could. Parking brake is off and the fit is so tight I had to hammer the caliper in place. The pads fit in the slots perfectly. It was still so tight I could not line up and tighten the bolt. Now this is the good part. I start the engine, put it in reverse and machine fit the pads. Now it fits. It seems like the most important tool I have is a hammer; if you read my previous post on my front brakes; I needed a hammer and chisel to pry them off the rotor after trashing them at Laguna Seca.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
I'm sure there's some more room for movement in the pistons. If they slack up after using them once, and you can turn the rotor by hand, you're good.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Castro Valley CA
I had the bleeder open and forced it back with a c clamp as far as I thought it would go. I wonder if the piston is sticking? This happened on both calipers. The last four or five times I did this job, it took me 15 minutes per side; but I am getting good with the hammer.
