terribleturner Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I was outside about to put new pads on Sabrinas FTO when i noticed when about to take the caliper off that the disc is flapping about. Now there's no way that the disc should be moving forward and backward is there?? Am really worried as she's been complaining it's been pulling to the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 There's usually a screw or something that holds them in place, but it's not a requirement. The caliper, pads and wheel will hold it firmly in place. Pulling in general or just under braking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 OK cool, just never noticed them like that before on any car i've changed the pads on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 My kitcar is the same and it's come up before on other forums/cars..nobody seems to think it's a problem. I do not know anything about the FTO specifically though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 Must say i was a little worried to start with, but thinking about it with the caliper holding it in place seems alright. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Must say i was a little worried to start with, but thinking about it with the caliper holding it in place seems alright. Thanks. When you tighten the wheel up that should lock it all in place too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 the supra discs aren't fixed either iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Nope, just held on by the wheels (and the 'calipers') . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted April 9, 2006 Author Share Posted April 9, 2006 That's intresting, never noticed that. Never really inspected how they were held on as i didn't wanna mess in areas i didn't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 yeah it's the wheel nuts that clamp it all together, so it will float around when the wheel is off. The caliper doesn't really do much to hold it in place, it would all go very wobbly indeed if the wheel nuts weren't doing their job, and you'd know about that straight away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 The caliper doesn't really do much to hold it in place, it would all go very wobbly indeed if the wheel nuts weren't doing their job, and you'd know about that straight away! Yeah, the caliper only 'holds' it on once the wheel is off. In FACT it's a shame really as otherwise you wouldn't need to undo the caliper to CHANGE the discs ! ! ! LazyFatS:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocketUk Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 That's intresting, never noticed that. Never really inspected how they were held on as i didn't wanna mess in areas i didn't know. dont worry James, thats happening on a lot of cars now, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I had occasion to remove the pads an a MK2 MR2 on saturday, they are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Phew, panic over, there's me worrying about my brakes all day. I've was trying to enjoy a day shopping in London James let me know when you're on your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 their floaters discs that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 she's been complaining Nothing new there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Nothing new there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 Nothing new there then Tell me about it, i just spoke to her and she said the brakes are so much better............but they smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Tell me about it, i just spoke to her and she said the brakes are so much better............but they smell. the smell is normal. So I need to find something else to moan about........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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