Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: glenn on April 24, 2010, 21:47:42
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Attached pix shows the brake caliper clip(and pad pins). What is(are) its, the clip, function(s)?
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As far as I can tell, all it does is keep the pins from working their way out by keeping a little tension on them. When I got my car, one of the clips was missing and everything seemed to work fine; I suspect it had been like that for years. I found new clips and pins on the net and replaced both sides just to be safe, brakes are one thing you want to keep perfect!
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Steve, You score a partial. Brakes are important. (A)The PO of this '70 4 dr. 280SE had replaced a rear brake hose with metal brake line-which rubbed on the chassis with every bump. Slow death. .. Will wait for more answers.
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The spring clip effects/performs an important safety function. It is wider than the rotor is thick, thus limiting the travel of the piston/pad toward the rotor. i. e. NO brakes!! Pins are held in by spring collars. The spring clip also loads the pad into place.
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Good post Glenn!