Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Looking for some help, i got my new pads from Chris today, not really sure which way round they go. On one corner of each there is a little spring clip thing, not sure which direction this should be going in. Also, the little bracket thing that goes on the top of the caliper, not sure which way it should point either. I have UK brakes and i'm working on the rears at the moment. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 They go on the right way obviously:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 They go on the right way obviously:p So the actual friction pad should be pointing inwards towards the disc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 So the actual friction pad should be pointing inwards towards the disc? Doh don't you know anything hehe:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm married, i'm trained to know nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm married, i'm trained to know nothing. I thought that was an excuse to know nothing not trained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I got my pads from Chris. One of the best things i've done to my car. Covers the wheels in dust buts stops the car likes there's no tommorow!!! Here is a pic i had on my phone of the drivers side. You can see the way the clip goes on but you can't see the springs. The arrows i have drawn are just for shims. Probably a bit late now but as you take them out you should note which way they are in there. Hope the pic helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Thanks for the reply bud but its the rears i'm working on. The pads i took out had the metal bits missing from the corners, all but 1 so i can't be sure which way they go. Or wait, are those rears? I don't have any anti-squeel shims but my brakes have never squeeled? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 The clip goes on same way on front and back i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 IIRC the pads have a slight 'arc' to them (not the best way to describe it but can't think of the proper term!) and that is closest to the hub. I think when I did mine I loosened the slider bolt and lifted that part of the caliper, then the pads just popped in, there was only one way they would fit HTH, but it probably won't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 The clip goes on same way on front and back i think Ahh ok, thanks for that Just need to find out about these little metal bits on the corners now and i'm sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 So the actual friction pad should be pointing inwards towards the disc? That's it (tend to squeel if the friction pad is the other side) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Ok here is what i have. The first pic shows how i have put them together. The 2nd pic shows the metal tangs i am talking about. Not sure if they should be at the top, the bottom or diagonally opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Stupid question, but have you considered phoning CW for advise on the product he has supplied, rather than messing around on the internet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Looks right to me, that's how mine are, I don't understand how else they could go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Stupid question, but have you considered phoning CW for advise on the product he has supplied, rather than messing around on the internet? Yeah but i don't want to bother him and its hard to explain over the phone. If i can't get an answer then obviously i will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Looks right to me, that's how mine are, I don't understand how else they could go on. If you have a look at the pic attached you will see the bits i can't quite see any reason for. Metal tangs that i am unsure of where to locate. Should they be where they are, be at the top, be at opposite corners etc. Can't really figure out what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Yeh I see what you mean. Are they even removable? I have no idea what they're for either, shows the extent of my car knowledge. Both the pads on my car and the new porterfields I bought are set up the same as in your picture though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Yeh I see what you mean. Are they even removable? I have no idea what they're for either, shows the extent of my car knowledge. Both the pads on my car and the new porterfields I bought are set up the same as in your picture though. I don't think they are removable, i wouldn't want to try in case i broke them but..... if i swap the sides the pads are on this will put the tangs to the top, I have 2 sets, if i take one of the other pads from the other set i can have 1 at the top and one at the bottom. Not sure which way to go, guess i'll wait and ask chris lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blyth Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 The little clips are to let you know when the pad is ready for replacing, it will rub against the disk, resonate and squeal. I can't see it making too much difference which way it faces TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 The little clips are to let you know when the pad is ready for replacing, it will rub against the disk, resonate and squeal. I can't see it making too much difference which way it faces TBH. Ahhhh that makes sense! Sorted! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Doesn't really matter how they go in so long as the friction material faces the disc surface and the longer side of the pad is toward the inside of the wheel rim. Should have rung me, I can multi task, despite what `er indoors says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Doesn't really matter how they go in so long as the friction material faces the disc surface and the longer side of the pad is toward the inside of the wheel rim. Should have rung me, I can multi task, despite what `er indoors says No worries mate, i wasn't in a hurry as i don't have the discs yet lol. If i was fitting them at the time i would have given you a ring Thanks for replying, and thanks for the pads... oh, need to leave you feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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