Re: Brake pad Question

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've had to fiddle with the curve on the wedge spring sometimes also. Too much
curve will be to tight - caliper won't slide easily, too little curve and the
caliper will rattle in the bracket. 

Ken Ames


Quoting speedyjeeper@xxxxxxxx:

> This has happened to me on a few cars now..latest was a 99 tercel.  remove
> the pins, inspect and clean off any rust.  lube them up with anti-sieze.  if
> this doesn't work it could be the pad seating is too tight.  I've had to
> lightly grind a pads seating in order for it to install nicely (not too tight
> or loose) you want a snug fit so they "float".  good luck
> 
> On August 2, 2005 andrew hay wrote:
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> > this is easy - your floating calipers are hanging up on their pins, and
> > not sliding like they should.  obviously they need to be freed up, but
> > i'm not sure if there's an appropriate lube to keep them moving
> > freely.
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