Brake Pad Install Mistakes Chewing Up Wheel...Tip
#17
Going back to your original post, thanks for the tip. I know there's a lot of inexperienced people out there, and if your tip helps one out, then you've done well. Most of us grew up learning this stuff through tech manuals (in paper form), trial and error, and sometimes epic fails. And when it's all done, the biggest lesson is that some people are mechanically-inclined, and some people have brains that are wired for other talents. What I really enjoy about forums is the occasional "mine is bigger than yours" arguments. They can be entertaining sometimes, and you can always tell when the high road was taken. Happy Memorial day, and thanks for your service.
Last edited by Bluejay; 05-26-2014 at 11:58 PM.
#18
Going back to your original post, thanks for the tip. I know there's a lot of inexperienced people out there, and if your tip helps one out, then you've done well. Most of us grew up learning this stuff through tech manuals (in paper form), trial and error, and sometimes epic fails. And when it's all done, the biggest lesson is that some people are mechanically-inclined, and some people have brains that are wired for other talents. What I really enjoy about forums is the occasional "mine is bigger than yours" arguments. They can be entertaining sometimes, and you can always tell when the high road was taken. Happy Memorial day, and thanks for your service.
Last edited by Bluejay; 05-26-2014 at 11:58 PM.
#19
Good info and thanks.
Well I think you summed it up pretty good, I try to teach based on experience and not from a book as most people are visual learners and I think my tips that get thrown in there can really help out allot, you should read some of my comments on my videos. Yes these technical arguments are entertaining I actually smile every time I read the responses I don't know why some people have a bug up their butts in the end I am just trying to help out with factual information based off many years of experience doing this as a profession is all.
#20
wow... this got off topic fast.
Back to the original topic...
It looks to me like those "garfield ears" are there to provide support for the caliper pistons. I haven't changed my pads on the new truck yet, but I'm guessing those line up exactly with the pistons.
This might be an easy way to remember it... the 2 circular bumps go over the circular pistons!
(PS - I have heard the term Lot Rot before. And I have replaced brake pads due to age... why bother to wait till they are totally gone? Or after a couple years I will change them to get a lower dust option. Change them early to protect the rotors - pads are cheap so its an easy maintenance to do if you DIY)
Back to the original topic...
It looks to me like those "garfield ears" are there to provide support for the caliper pistons. I haven't changed my pads on the new truck yet, but I'm guessing those line up exactly with the pistons.
This might be an easy way to remember it... the 2 circular bumps go over the circular pistons!
(PS - I have heard the term Lot Rot before. And I have replaced brake pads due to age... why bother to wait till they are totally gone? Or after a couple years I will change them to get a lower dust option. Change them early to protect the rotors - pads are cheap so its an easy maintenance to do if you DIY)
#21
(PS - I have heard the term Lot Rot before. And I have replaced brake pads due to age... why bother to wait till they are totally gone? Or after a couple years I will change them to get a lower dust option. Change them early to protect the rotors - pads are cheap so its an easy maintenance to do if you DIY)
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