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aoliver

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front brake pads
« on: 07 June 2008, 12:47:42 »
I have bought some GM front pads from a Vauxhall dealer. One pad each side seems to have backing material stuck on it and the other doesn't. There is no indication as to whether the pad with the backing goes in the inside or outside. The old pads were Ferodo and niether have the backing so give no clues. Anyone know which way round to fit the new ones ?
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Re: front brake pads
« Reply #1 on: 07 June 2008, 13:33:02 »
The one with the backing material has an arrow on.
Showing the way the disc rotates.

The one with backing material goes on the outside I think?
« Last Edit: 07 June 2008, 13:33:43 by iggy21uk »
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Re: front brake pads
« Reply #2 on: 07 June 2008, 13:54:32 »
The one with the 'backing shim' should be fitted against the calliper piston, use copper grease on all contact surfaces.
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Re: front brake pads
« Reply #3 on: 07 June 2008, 14:14:16 »
Will do. Very many thanks for the prompt replies
« Last Edit: 07 June 2008, 14:15:17 by aoliver »
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Re: front brake pads
« Reply #4 on: 07 June 2008, 16:02:33 »
If it is a rubber/soft backing, it goes on opposite side to caliper.
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Re: front brake pads
« Reply #5 on: 07 June 2008, 19:35:46 »
Once again to clarify, the brake callipers circular piston should put pressure on the backing shim which is stuck to the steel side of two out of the four brake pads. OK  :y :y
P.S. Copper Grease

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Re: front brake pads
« Reply #6 on: 07 June 2008, 22:15:27 »
Many thanks for the clarification Richard.
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