Brake repair question...
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From: George West, Texas....
Brake repair question...
I was helping a friend do his front brakes on a 99.5 F-250 4x4.. Everything went fine except, there is a flat spring clip that holds the pads or something. Anyway, he broke one and just went ahead and put the pads etc. on without it.
I told him I'd get one but he was in a hurry.
Will this be a problem or cause anything bad ??
Thanks.......
I told him I'd get one but he was in a hurry.
Will this be a problem or cause anything bad ??
Thanks.......
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From: George West, Texas....
Does anyone have a pic or something to show these parts ?
I'm going to do my brakes next week and was just wondering
what this clip does and if I have one on my brakes ??
I'm going to do my brakes next week and was just wondering
what this clip does and if I have one on my brakes ??
Laughing Gas
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From: Littleton, Colorado
If you're talking about one of the four rail clips which is a rectangular piece about 1 1/2" x 1" that could cause the pad to wear uneven and not release fully. The lack of that 99 cent part could cost a lot more down the road, but nothing dangerous mechanically. It's a good idea when doing a brake job to replace all the hardware. You can buy the kit which includes the v-springs , the rail clips and pin boots for about $10 at any parts store. It will save the aggravation and expense of doing the job twice.
Austin
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i just did my brakes and i didnt put those back on either i was told that it is no big deal by a ford mechanic but then again i dont always trust those guys
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Laughing Gas
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No huge deal. They help the pads slide smoothly since they're stainless steel, and also help quiet the annoying clicking rattle. If your V-springs are in good shape and separate them firmly, you'll probably be fine.
I've had a lot of issues with my front brakes. When I serviced them this last time, I put on all new caliper hardware. Only $10 for the clips springs and pin boots and $20 for the updated pins. For the last 25K mi. still working perfect.
It seems eveytime I've cut corners in the past, something bad happens. Usually to my wallet or at 1:00 AM in the snow or rain. lol
Just keep an eye on your pads to make sure they wear evenly so you can catch a problem quickly and avoid problems down the road.
Austin
I've had a lot of issues with my front brakes. When I serviced them this last time, I put on all new caliper hardware. Only $10 for the clips springs and pin boots and $20 for the updated pins. For the last 25K mi. still working perfect.
It seems eveytime I've cut corners in the past, something bad happens. Usually to my wallet or at 1:00 AM in the snow or rain. lol
Just keep an eye on your pads to make sure they wear evenly so you can catch a problem quickly and avoid problems down the road.
Austin
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Thanks, I didnt even think about the pads might wear uneven. My rattle clip dislodged itself and ended up under part of the pad. I thought I had just ruined something but then took it apart and luckily it was them stupid clips. Maybe I should get some new ones 10 isnt that bad.
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