Caliper looseness
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From: NEBRASKA
Caliper looseness
Just a quick question. Should the guide pins in the caliper hanger be snug on disc brakes? I noticed tonite that all four of my calipers are somewhat loose to the touch and am wondering if they should move.
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Not exactly sure what you're asking, but the caliper itself floats on two pins attached to a bracket, otherwise it wouldn't be able to exert force against the rotor. I think what you're probably describing is normal.
Have someone mash the brakes while you're looking at it; they should tighten up plenty.
Most people have the opposite problem -- the guide pins end up getting frozen in their holes and brakes end up dragging or not engaging completely.
Have someone mash the brakes while you're looking at it; they should tighten up plenty.
Most people have the opposite problem -- the guide pins end up getting frozen in their holes and brakes end up dragging or not engaging completely.
