Clips in Calipers
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Delmar Delaware
Clips in Calipers
A couple of years ago,when we were switching my brake pads,rotors and powdercoated calipers,I remember there being metal clips in the spaces for the calipers. We didn't put these back at the time,but I'm thinking when I get new pads I would like to put them back in. Anyone know what they do and what the part numbers are?
And before anyone says anything,sorry for the vague description. It was a couple years ago and I don't really remember much about them other than them being in with the brake pads on the original calipers.
And before anyone says anything,sorry for the vague description. It was a couple years ago and I don't really remember much about them other than them being in with the brake pads on the original calipers.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Rochester Hills MI
A couple of years ago,when we were switching my brake pads,rotors and powdercoated calipers,I remember there being metal clips in the spaces for the calipers. We didn't put these back at the time,but I'm thinking when I get new pads I would like to put them back in. Anyone know what they do and what the part numbers are?
And before anyone says anything,sorry for the vague description. It was a couple years ago and I don't really remember much about them other than them being in with the brake pads on the original calipers.
And before anyone says anything,sorry for the vague description. It was a couple years ago and I don't really remember much about them other than them being in with the brake pads on the original calipers.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,421
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From: Lake Mary Florida
As stated above, just order a brake pad kit. They should come with the clips, one caliper mounting bolt pre-coated with thread lock per side and the pads.
Here is a picture of an AC-Delco OEM kit (rear):
And AC-Delco OEM kit (front):
Here is a picture of an AC-Delco OEM kit (rear):
And AC-Delco OEM kit (front):
Racer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 469
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From: Heath Texas
Not to beat a dead horse, but the clips serve a purpose. Slap them babies in there.
C5 pads are floaters (correct me if I'm wrong brake gurus). Tolerances are somewhat looser than earlier models. But still. This is kinda like taking the motor apart and having parts left over. Damn, I went back to beating a dead horse.
Peace, out.
C5 pads are floaters (correct me if I'm wrong brake gurus). Tolerances are somewhat looser than earlier models. But still. This is kinda like taking the motor apart and having parts left over. Damn, I went back to beating a dead horse.
Peace, out.
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