Stupid Brake Question

[cleverusername]

I rebuilt the calipers on my 710, and now I can't get the outer brake pad to stay in. the one right by the caliper is held in, but the outside one won't stay. I made sure to put everything back exactly how I took it apart. What am I doing wrong?

[datzenmike]

There are no stupid questions.... well ok sometimes, but never be afraid to ask them.

 

Are the pads not held in by pins? with clips holding them in place. 

[cleverusername]

There are no stupid questions.... well ok sometimes, but never be afraid to ask them.

 

Are the pads not held in by pins? with clips holding them in place. 

Yeah it's got the clip thing on it. Give me 5 minutes i'll be back with oics

[cleverusername]

 

[banzai510(hainz)]

the cover /pad retainer youll push on the 2 sides with that lip in the center and then you can unclip it. then pull the pads out from the back but that notice as the pads will look angled so intsall correctly with the disc.

 

 

maybe there is a youtube on 510 brakes as it would be the same

[cleverusername]

the cover /pad retainer youll push on the 2 sides with that lip in the center and then you can unclip it. then pull the pads out from the back but that notice as the pads will look angled so intsall correctly with the disc.

 

 

maybe there is a youtube on 510 brakes as it would be the same

I got them out already, i'm trying to get them back in. I'll check youtube.

[banzai510(hainz)]

make sure the pluger is fulled depressed. I use a c clamp to open it.

 

I put the pads in and then try to work them on while the pads find the grove to stay in there while slipping on the disc.  Remember if these are angles use the correct half of the pads.(like a 510)

[cleverusername]

I figured it out. i was trying to have the spring clip in then put in the pads. Took out the clip, put the pads in, and then put in the clip and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the help guys

[Doctor510]

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[MikeRL411]

I figured it out. i was trying to have the spring clip in then put in the pads. Took out the clip, put the pads in, and then put in the clip and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the help guys

 

Lockheed disc brakes will do that to you!  Even the "experienced" instructor at my son's El Camino College shop didn't know crap about the third alternate Lockheed Disc brake system until my son educated him and the rest of his class and showed them my RL411 to prove that there "the truth is out there". 

 

Be sure to use the anti-squeel shims!  Or at least the blue goop between the rear of the pads and the piston and fixed slider.  If you don't have the shims [they used to come standard with the shoe set, at least those made by Raybestos] the blue goop will help a lot.  If you have new or reused shims, use the goop anyway!

[MikeRL411]

Remember!  It is far better to ask a stupid question than to have to live with the stupid problem!  Good luck! You deserve it!

[Tolkmod]

Remember!  It is far better to ask a stupid question than to have to live with the stupid problem!  Good luck! You deserve it!

 

speaking of that...  the e-brake is only connected to the rear wheels correct?

[Lockleaf]

speaking of that... the e-brake is only connected to the rear wheels correct?

Yes.