Re: [Amc-list] Brake Saga

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I know exactly how that spring clip goes, but I would not begin to know how to describe its mounting!
Originally they use two per side one on each edge of the pads. I only use one clip per side on the trailing edge only to keep the pads pushed forward in the direction of rotor rotation going forward.
   The pads rattle less this way and the clip that I leave off usually fails or breaks first because of the stress it is under on every stop.
   I'm trying to think how to describe their install.
All I can say is they goe across the tips of the pads where the sit on the bracket. One way the rub the rotor and obviously that is not the way they go!

  Sorry, I just can't think of how to describe it!



--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
" I was different before people dared to be different" 

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From: "John Eckersley" <john.eckersley@xxxxxxxxx>
> (previously on Brake Saga - this guy is trying to fit '82 Concord disk
> brakes to a  '68  Rebel SST...)
> 
> Of course, I only get to work on the car at weekends, but I can't call APD
> then!  Doug at APD has sent some hoses that I think will work OK - having
> overcome the "gotcha" that the  pads are slightly different inboard vs
> outboard, I now haven't a clue  where the little spring clip goes.  I have
> the exploded diagram from the 82 TSM (or maybe it's the parts list) but it
> shows the clip just kinda floating in mid air!
> 
> I have tried a few orientations but I just can't see how it should go.
> 
> The clip I have is wire - rectangluar(ish) in shape - I'm guessing it's to
> hold the pads in place, but how? and does it go on after I bolt the sliding
> caliper on?
> 
> Any help gratefully received - thanks guys.
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