Brake pad question
10-16-2009, 02:11 AM
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Brake pad question
Hi all,
Just received some new Mintex pads which im going to fit this weekend.
The box says they are the correct ones but on closer inspection 2 of them have metal brackets attached, the other two dont - presume this is correct?
Just want to be certain before I start as I have had a lot of trouble with the supplier and the box came damaged (and could have been opened).
Thanks!
Just received some new Mintex pads which im going to fit this weekend.
The box says they are the correct ones but on closer inspection 2 of them have metal brackets attached, the other two dont - presume this is correct?
Just want to be certain before I start as I have had a lot of trouble with the supplier and the box came damaged (and could have been opened).
Thanks!
10-16-2009, 02:14 AM
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You can re-use the shims from the existing pads (as I think that's what you mean when referring to metal brackets), so it essentially it doesn't matter.
By metal brackets, do you mean thin metal plates that fix to the back of the pads?
By metal brackets, do you mean thin metal plates that fix to the back of the pads?
10-16-2009, 02:18 AM
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Hi, not the shims. its a metal arm thats actually attached to the pads that creates a loop.
Probably not explaining very well, let me see if i can find a pic of a similar thing online.
Probably not explaining very well, let me see if i can find a pic of a similar thing online.
10-16-2009, 02:20 AM
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http://adrenalineracing.com/images/img_axx..._pads_small.jpg
Here is what im on about. - pad on the left has a metal bit attached
Here is what im on about. - pad on the left has a metal bit attached
10-16-2009, 02:20 AM
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I know what you mean now 
Only the pads that sit on the "outside" of the car have the metal bits, so all is fine.
Make a note of how the old ones are installed and do the same with the new ones.
Only the pads that sit on the "outside" of the car have the metal bits, so all is fine.
Make a note of how the old ones are installed and do the same with the new ones.
10-16-2009, 02:33 AM
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Those metal bits are there as audio wear indicators.
When your pad gets low, the metal rubs against the disc and squeels so you know you are low on pad.
Since the inner pad wears fastest (Due to less heat dissipation), the go on the inside.
HTH
When your pad gets low, the metal rubs against the disc and squeels so you know you are low on pad.
Since the inner pad wears fastest (Due to less heat dissipation), the go on the inside.
HTH
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10-16-2009, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Hypersonik,Oct 16 2009, 11:33 AM
Those metal bits are there as audio wear indicators.
When your pad gets low, the metal rubs against the disc and squeels so you know you are low on pad.
Since the inner pad wears fastest (Due to less heat dissipation), the go on the inside.
HTH
When your pad gets low, the metal rubs against the disc and squeels so you know you are low on pad.
Since the inner pad wears fastest (Due to less heat dissipation), the go on the inside.
HTH
10-16-2009, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by lovegroova,Oct 16 2009, 11:39 AM
I stand happily corrected on the "inside/outside" thing.
Congrats on the promotion too
