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by DaggersRule
07 Sep 2014, 18:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake pad retaining clips breaking problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

Re: Brake pad retaining clips breaking problem

I went to a friends garage and we fitted another fitting kit today. Three of us confirmed its the correct way and took pictures to prove it incase it happens again. I think it could have been something to do with the anti squeal shims that were fitted. I have got rid of these as they made the pads f...
by DaggersRule
04 Sep 2014, 12:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake pad retaining clips breaking problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

Re: Brake pad retaining clips breaking problem

Thanks - I have the ATE ones. The bars are held in via the plastic sleeve which compresses. The springs are cross shaped and are held underneath the bars to apply a small amount of pressure to the pads, but keep snapping in the middle.
by DaggersRule
03 Sep 2014, 21:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake pad retaining clips breaking problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

Brake pad retaining clips breaking problem

Hi - has anyone else had a problem with brake pad spring clips breaking all the time? Am I missing something?!
(Aircooled 2l)