Astral Ace Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I know there are plenty of posts about these brakes, but I can't find a good enough picture to show me exactly how the springs go for the pads. My rods that go through the pads came with cotter pins. I know those go in the little holes at the end to hold them, but the 2 springs, I can't figure it out. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Here's a pic: (Note: these are called "anti-rattle" springs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astral Ace Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 That looks like the spring in the center is going to rub on the rotor. Does it? And do I need the backing plates behind the pads, or can I do with out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 That looks like the spring in the center is going to rub on the rotor. Does it? No. And do I need the backing plates behind the pads, or can I do with out? It’s always a good idea to have the “shims†between the pads and the pistons. (They are not called “backing platesâ€.) The shims are there to reduce or prevent brake squeal. Also, since they are stainless steel, they reduce the amount of heat reaching the pistons which then can be passed on to the brake fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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