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Brake Job: How to replace the pads on your car's disc brakes. NOW UPDATED. with new retaining clips. See photos step 14.This project won the Technical Video Rental 'Cool Project' award! Step 13: Install Caliper Bracket & Brake Pads. Install the caliper bracket and torque the caliper bracket bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications. Then, install the new pads. Apply a small amount of brake lube on the back of the pads where they contact the caliper, as shown in the photo below.

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Look, the hardware should be replaced every time on front or back wheels. The cradle where the clip goes in should be wire wheeled or sanded and then new clips should be installed. The slides should be greased and the caliper piston should be smooth with hardly any resistance going back into the caliper. Shop OEM Scion Part # (0). Disc Brake Anti-Rattle Clip (Rear). Disc Brake Abutment Clip. Plate, Pad Support, NO.1 (Disc Brake).

• Hello, new guy here. Love the Youtube videos.
  Vehicle: 2012 Kia Optima SX 2.0 Turbo. Found out these use a larger brakes than the standard non-turbo cars.
  Last year I replaced the front disc brake pads with Raybestos ceramic pads and when I did this I also installed the new stainless steel abutment clips?
  Where they bridge from one side to the other the clip would rub the top of the caliper. I’m not sure if I messed something about installing these?
  The clearance is really tight and I thought it was just the rust and crud built up on the edge of the original rotor, so I trimed the clip to clear the rotor.

  Knowing the brakes rotors were worn and rusty, and wanting to upgrade the brakes, I ordered up the “Power Stop” Z23 brake kit.
  They have the entire rear brake kit with drilled/slotted rotors, pads, and hardware kit, but only the pad and hardware for the front (for this car.)
  Just to clearify, they do have a complete front brake kit, but only for the non-turbo car brakes. I think they are about 1/2 smaller in diameter?
  Anyhow, I found some drilled/slotted front rotors from “Stop Tech” which are the same size as the original rotors, just drilled/slotted?
  I installed these new brakes today and ran into the same issue (front brakes only) with the stainless steel spring clips. Abutment clip? Not sure if that is the correct term?
  It was getting late, so I re-used the modified clips I already had.

  So the question is how do I get the new clips to work? Or is this one of those deals where the aftermarket part just does not fit like the stock part?

  Thank you in advance.

  Jim G.

• Compare your old clips to the new. Sounds like the wrong clips.

  I had the same issue on mine. Fortunately I was able to wire brush the caliper bracket to make braking worthwhile. Questions, did you put the clips in their respective places? And also, if you had to stop on a dime, could you? Rhetorical.

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Brake Pad Anti Rattle Clips Install

Refurbish or Replace ?

What to do...what to do...? Should I use as much aspossible or build up from new? It all depends on the shape of the itemsyou came home from the salvage yard with. Rotors only cost 6 bucks to haveturned, but if they are factory originals and are close to their wear limits,then you're better off spending the extra $25 or so. Calipers can havefrozen pistons, or can leak if they've been on a junk car too long. Thecost of rebuilding them yourself is about $8 less than getting fresh ones fromthe store. Flex brake lines can rot and crack, but may still begood. It's always wise to remove and replace the inner and outer bearings.

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How To Install Anti Rattle Brake Clips

Rule of the day: SAFETY!You are working with a 'safety of flight item' for your car. It ismandatory that this be done correctly and safely. You will be putting yourselfat risk by working under the car. You will be driving at high speeds andwill have passengers in your car, as well as ME in the oncoming trafficlane. Do not attempt this if you are not completely comfortable in yourknowledge of vehicle maintenance. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT ISPROVIDED HERE. THIS SITE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. DO THIS MOD ATYOUR OWN RISK! (Have I left out any other disclaimers?) All kidding aside, thisis not swapping headlights or steering wheels....this is SERIOUS SAFETYstuff.

How To Install Disc Brake Anti Rattle Clips Brakes Rotors

1. Jack up the car and remove wheels. Disconnect flex brake lines at the hard line joint. Pull shock absorber, then remove, or compress the front spring using a spring compressor. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.
2. Remove existing drum system at the spindle joint to the upper and lower ball joints, and the tie rod.
3. Be sure to measure the total length of the tie rod assembly; you will be aiming to install the new tie rod at about the same length. Remove the existing tie rod as it will not fit the Granada spindle.
4. Disconnect the Master cylinder at the brake pedal attach pin, remove the push rod.
5. Disconnect the brake lines from the existing distribution block. Cap remaining connections of lines going to the front and rear..
6. Remove the two screws holding the single master cylinder, and the one screw holding the distribution block to the apron. Remove as an assembly.
7. To install the spindle, the upper and lower arms need to be free to move up and down. This is why the front shocks and springs need to be removed, or the spring at least pulled up and secured. Use tons of caution when working with the spring. Buy or rent a good spring compressor. Don't skimp here.
8. All replaced parts need to be Torqued per the torque values in the Mustang Shop manual.
9. Here are the values for the 1966 unit