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Old 03-03-05, 09:34 PM
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Brake pad question

Doing my first brake job ever, so bear with me. Anyway, I have a set of raybestos
PG plus pads (front). Two of the pads in the box are identical to the pads I took off, the other two new pads have a metal tab sticking out which forms a 'T' at the end of it. Well, that tab keep the pad from getting completely seated. Can't put the pins in. Can anyone enlighten me on this? Should there be tabs on two of the four pads out of the same box?

Somehow, I think the answer is gonna make me look stupid, but I'm willing to risk it. .
Old 03-03-05, 10:18 PM
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Its the wear indicator for the brake pads. You put one of each pad on the same rotor. Try sliding the part with the indicator in first. If its the four piston calipers, then i have no idea what its for. I wouldnt use those brake pads in any car.
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make sure the pad that has the tab on it is on the inside of the rotor( the engine side) the cliper wont go on with them on the outside
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I just cut those tabs off.
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i was thinking about it considering they will start squeeking with only half the pad gone
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My thoughts exactly, will a hacksaw work?
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