Brake Pad Clearance
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Brake Pad Clearance
How can I get more? I have an 84 SE, and my pads touch the rotors all the time.
I can spin the rotor easy enough but I think I should be able to have the car on jackstands, spin the front tire and have it go 3 or 4 turns before stopping. Right now I get a half a turn.
I just got the car certified and part of that involved new calipers. So...is there away to adjust the pad clearance??
Thanks guys
Mike
I can spin the rotor easy enough but I think I should be able to have the car on jackstands, spin the front tire and have it go 3 or 4 turns before stopping. Right now I get a half a turn.
I just got the car certified and part of that involved new calipers. So...is there away to adjust the pad clearance??
Thanks guys
Mike
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How can I get more? I have an 84 SE, and my pads touch the rotors all the time.
I can spin the rotor easy enough but I think I should be able to have the car on jackstands, spin the front tire and have it go 3 or 4 turns before stopping. Right now I get a half a turn.
I just got the car certified and part of that involved new calipers. So...is there away to adjust the pad clearance??
Thanks guys
Mike
I can spin the rotor easy enough but I think I should be able to have the car on jackstands, spin the front tire and have it go 3 or 4 turns before stopping. Right now I get a half a turn.
I just got the car certified and part of that involved new calipers. So...is there away to adjust the pad clearance??
Thanks guys
Mike
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There is no such thing as pads that are too thick. :-)
Normally when you spin the tire it should spin somewhat freely but not 2-3 revolutions.
It is normal to have the pads slightly resting against the rotors as there is hydraulic pressure created by the master cylinder and that never completely releases.
The wheel bearings may be adjusted too tight.
Do both wheels have the same amount of resistance in them?
Also did you clean and lube the caliper slider pins with grease?
No you don't do this-
An old trick for tight pads it to rub a few thousandths off on some concrete.
Normally when you spin the tire it should spin somewhat freely but not 2-3 revolutions.
It is normal to have the pads slightly resting against the rotors as there is hydraulic pressure created by the master cylinder and that never completely releases.
The wheel bearings may be adjusted too tight.
Do both wheels have the same amount of resistance in them?
Also did you clean and lube the caliper slider pins with grease?
No you don't do this-
An old trick for tight pads it to rub a few thousandths off on some concrete.
Last edited by Rx-7Doctor; 05-17-09 at 01:45 AM.
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There is no such thing as pads that are too thick. :-)
Normally when you spin the tire it should spin somewhat freely but not 2-3 revolutions.
It is normal to have the pads slightly resting against the rotors as there is hydraulic pressure created by the master cylinder and that never completely releases.
The wheel bearings may be adjusted too tight.
Do both wheels have the same amount of resistance in them?
Also did you clean and lube the caliper slider pins with grease?
No you don't do this-
An old trick for tight pads it to rub a few thousandths off on some concrete.
Normally when you spin the tire it should spin somewhat freely but not 2-3 revolutions.
It is normal to have the pads slightly resting against the rotors as there is hydraulic pressure created by the master cylinder and that never completely releases.
The wheel bearings may be adjusted too tight.
Do both wheels have the same amount of resistance in them?
Also did you clean and lube the caliper slider pins with grease?
No you don't do this-
An old trick for tight pads it to rub a few thousandths off on some concrete.
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There is no such thing as pads that are too thick. :-)
Normally when you spin the tire it should spin somewhat freely but not 2-3 revolutions.
It is normal to have the pads slightly resting against the rotors as there is hydraulic pressure created by the master cylinder and that never completely releases.
The wheel bearings may be adjusted too tight.
Do both wheels have the same amount of resistance in them?
Also did you clean and lube the caliper slider pins with grease?
No you don't do this-
An old trick for tight pads it to rub a few thousandths off on some concrete.
Normally when you spin the tire it should spin somewhat freely but not 2-3 revolutions.
It is normal to have the pads slightly resting against the rotors as there is hydraulic pressure created by the master cylinder and that never completely releases.
The wheel bearings may be adjusted too tight.
Do both wheels have the same amount of resistance in them?
Also did you clean and lube the caliper slider pins with grease?
No you don't do this-
An old trick for tight pads it to rub a few thousandths off on some concrete.