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M2C - problems fitting brake pads
Got a set of Pagid RSL29's for my front brakes. The procedure went really well until I had to set the new pads in the caliper. For whatever reason I've had a hell of a time pushing the new pads back enough to get the pin through - the fit is super tight.
Has anyone else had this problem? I wonder if I'm doing something wrong, or if it's just a tight fit that needs lots of gorilla'ing. I've done lots of brake pad changes before but have never had an issue like this (first time on my M2C though). Also, are you all putting any grease on the calipers / back of the pads? Directions for 2NH say not to grease them. |
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Oh yeah I had a hell of a time putting the front pads back in. Massive heavy calipers to hold up, trying not to smack them on anything. Trying to push the pads against the anti-rattle things to get the pins in.
Ugh. And no, I read as well not to put any grease so I didn't.
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I've changed the brake pads twice already. You need a flat screwdriver to pry the spring clip out, and you are able to push the brake pad in further this way. If the pad fitment is too tight, use a mallet to smash the pad in..
I did put grease without backplate. Haven't notice any issue though
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Mallet also sounds good, I almost grabbed mine but since the car is so new and I haven't done the brakes I was trying to be 'gentle'. |
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Mallet was my last resort because I was frustrated. Don't use it bc the caliper is painted and it's easy to get paint chip on that(don't ask me how I know lol)
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Can you share part numbers of the pagid 29 set for these calipers Tnx |
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Take a small flathead screwdriver or pry bar and pry up on one of the pin tabs on the inside pad. Or, if your finger strength is good, push up very hard on the bottom of the pad. I use a screwdriver. Once you get a pin set in a tab, the other three tabs are easier to move into place. No need to remove the top tension spring.
2NH front caliper is a tricky bugger for setting the pins. |
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